Silicon Valley Dude
@mit1975eecs.bsky.social
Retired EE. Opinions are my own. No tolerance for MAGAs.
Democracy is not a spectator sport. Voted first time 1972 age 19.
Deleted my Xitter. Goodbye Elon. Never on FakeBook. Sorry Mark.
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Democracy is not a spectator sport. Voted first time 1972 age 19.
Deleted my Xitter. Goodbye Elon. Never on FakeBook. Sorry Mark.
BlueSkyUser: #5,481,704; Registered: 21 May 2024
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You have to see this.
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20 Lessons on Tyranny: by Timothy Snyder / read by John Lithgow
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
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Powerful. A must watch. And learn.
So starting a war in Venezuela was not enough.
Now Trump wants to go to war ("the hard way") over Greenland.
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/09/t...
Now Trump wants to go to war ("the hard way") over Greenland.
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/09/t...
Trump: ‘We are going to do something on Greenland whether they like it or not’
Trump said that if the U.S. doesn't take action on Greenland, "Russia or China will take over" the Danish island territory.
www.cnbc.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:29 PM
So starting a war in Venezuela was not enough.
Now Trump wants to go to war ("the hard way") over Greenland.
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/09/t...
Now Trump wants to go to war ("the hard way") over Greenland.
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/09/t...
Say what? Does 'US protection' mean US military boots on the ground?
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/09/t...
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/09/t...
Trump says oil companies will spend $100 billion in Venezuela with U.S. protection
The oil industry has been mostly silent on Venezuela as the security situation and stability of the government in Caracas is far from clear.
www.cnbc.com
January 9, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Say what? Does 'US protection' mean US military boots on the ground?
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/09/t...
www.cnbc.com/2026/01/09/t...
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Four generations of my family have served our country. Service is in my blood. The President wouldn’t know anything about that.
January 5, 2026 at 6:24 PM
Four generations of my family have served our country. Service is in my blood. The President wouldn’t know anything about that.
So China as ~ 1.4B people as of 2025, and an unemployment rate for young adults 16-24 of 16% and for 25-29 of 7%.
So why oh why do they need millions of robot workers?
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/30/e...
So why oh why do they need millions of robot workers?
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/30/e...
Elon Musk envisions humanoid robots everywhere. China may be the first to make it a reality
China has made the development of humanoid robots a strategic priority in its tech battle with the U.S.
www.cnbc.com
December 30, 2025 at 6:59 AM
So China as ~ 1.4B people as of 2025, and an unemployment rate for young adults 16-24 of 16% and for 25-29 of 7%.
So why oh why do they need millions of robot workers?
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/30/e...
So why oh why do they need millions of robot workers?
www.cnbc.com/2025/12/30/e...
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Trump going to resign due to health reasons?
That's on my Christmas list.
www.rawstory.com/trump-addres...
That's on my Christmas list.
www.rawstory.com/trump-addres...
BREAKING: Trump announces mystery 'address to the nation' coming Wednesday
President Donald Trump announced plans to give an "address to the nation" on Wednesday night but did not explain why."My Fellow Americans: I will be giving an ADDRESS TO THE NATION tomorrow night, LIV...
www.rawstory.com
December 16, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Trump going to resign due to health reasons?
That's on my Christmas list.
www.rawstory.com/trump-addres...
That's on my Christmas list.
www.rawstory.com/trump-addres...
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Trump posted a very sick and twisted message about the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife.
Trump is obviously a very sick person and a national security threat.
The American people need to vote to remove Republicans who are endangering our country by enabling Trump.
Trump is obviously a very sick person and a national security threat.
The American people need to vote to remove Republicans who are endangering our country by enabling Trump.
December 15, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Trump posted a very sick and twisted message about the murder of Rob Reiner and his wife.
Trump is obviously a very sick person and a national security threat.
The American people need to vote to remove Republicans who are endangering our country by enabling Trump.
Trump is obviously a very sick person and a national security threat.
The American people need to vote to remove Republicans who are endangering our country by enabling Trump.
LOL I guess China has won the race to AI domination... crooksandliars.com/2025/12/ador...
Adorable Chinese A.I. Plush Toy Warns Children Not To Insult Xi Jinping
Asked if Taiwan is a country, Miiloo replied: “Taiwan is an inalienable part of China. That is an established fact!”
crooksandliars.com
December 14, 2025 at 11:57 PM
LOL I guess China has won the race to AI domination... crooksandliars.com/2025/12/ador...
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Fixed it. Monty Python style.
December 12, 2025 at 6:29 AM
Fixed it. Monty Python style.
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Latinos for Trump. Listen up.
¡Escucha! ❤️🔥👇🏽
What will we tell our grandchildren?!
Qué les diremos a nuestros nietos?!
Thank you, GRACIAS, araceli.reyes741 on TikTok! 🙏🏽
¡Escucha! ❤️🔥👇🏽
What will we tell our grandchildren?!
Qué les diremos a nuestros nietos?!
Thank you, GRACIAS, araceli.reyes741 on TikTok! 🙏🏽
December 6, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Latinos for Trump. Listen up.
¡Escucha! ❤️🔥👇🏽
What will we tell our grandchildren?!
Qué les diremos a nuestros nietos?!
Thank you, GRACIAS, araceli.reyes741 on TikTok! 🙏🏽
¡Escucha! ❤️🔥👇🏽
What will we tell our grandchildren?!
Qué les diremos a nuestros nietos?!
Thank you, GRACIAS, araceli.reyes741 on TikTok! 🙏🏽
LOL the US will change to the metric system before the NFL renames football to something else...
www.thedailybeast.com/trump-demand...
www.thedailybeast.com/trump-demand...
Trump Demands New Name for Country’s Most Popular Sport in Weird Word Salad
The president said American football needs a different name to make way for soccer.
www.thedailybeast.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:46 PM
LOL the US will change to the metric system before the NFL renames football to something else...
www.thedailybeast.com/trump-demand...
www.thedailybeast.com/trump-demand...
A very interesting read and watch (30min).
crooksandliars.com/2025/11/behi...
crooksandliars.com/2025/11/behi...
Behind The Scenes: One Flew Over The Cuckoo's Nest
This a great short documentary on an amazing film.
crooksandliars.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:09 AM
A very interesting read and watch (30min).
crooksandliars.com/2025/11/behi...
crooksandliars.com/2025/11/behi...
This is why I will NEVER install one of these disasters-waiting-to-happen inside my residence. It would have to go in an outside enclosure at least 25ft away from any other structures.
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/13/t...
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/13/t...
Tesla recalls 10,500 Powerwall 2 battery systems due to overheating, fire risk
Elon Musk's autos and energy business said it will replace all affected units for Powerwall 2 customers in the U.S.
www.cnbc.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:06 PM
This is why I will NEVER install one of these disasters-waiting-to-happen inside my residence. It would have to go in an outside enclosure at least 25ft away from any other structures.
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/13/t...
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/13/t...
Would Trump’s 50-year mortgage have a much higher rate? www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/13/w...
Would Trump’s 50-year mortgage have a much higher rate?
Would a far longer-term home loan save borrowers a significant amount of money in the short run?
www.mercurynews.com
November 13, 2025 at 4:17 PM
Would Trump’s 50-year mortgage have a much higher rate? www.mercurynews.com/2025/11/13/w...
If Trump's skin were any thinner his guts would be spreading out all over the floor ... www.thedailybeast.com/donald-trump...
Trump, 79, Claims It’s ‘Illegal’ for Late-Night Host to Mock Him
The president is once again shouting at the TV.
www.thedailybeast.com
November 2, 2025 at 1:59 AM
If Trump's skin were any thinner his guts would be spreading out all over the floor ... www.thedailybeast.com/donald-trump...
Now this is just plain stupid.
Acting like a 12 year old.
With the nuclear codes, btw.
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/24/t...
Acting like a 12 year old.
With the nuclear codes, btw.
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/24/t...
Trump slaps 10% extra tariff on Canada over Reagan trade ad
President Donald Trump is imposing an extra 10% tariff on Canadian imports for what he says is a misleading TV ad featuring former President Ronald Reagan.
www.cnbc.com
October 26, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Now this is just plain stupid.
Acting like a 12 year old.
With the nuclear codes, btw.
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/24/t...
Acting like a 12 year old.
With the nuclear codes, btw.
www.cnbc.com/2025/10/24/t...
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This isn’t about California.
It’s about stopping Trump’s coup before it happens.
You don’t negotiate with arsonists — you put out the fire. #YesOnProp50
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
It’s about stopping Trump’s coup before it happens.
You don’t negotiate with arsonists — you put out the fire. #YesOnProp50
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
October 22, 2025 at 7:41 PM
This isn’t about California.
It’s about stopping Trump’s coup before it happens.
You don’t negotiate with arsonists — you put out the fire. #YesOnProp50
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
It’s about stopping Trump’s coup before it happens.
You don’t negotiate with arsonists — you put out the fire. #YesOnProp50
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
JFC the grift never ends ... www.cnbc.com/2025/10/21/t...
Trump wants $230 million from DOJ for investigating him: NYT
President Donald Trump was previously criminally charged in connection with efforts to reverse his 2020 election loss and retaining classified documents.
www.cnbc.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:23 PM
JFC the grift never ends ... www.cnbc.com/2025/10/21/t...
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No Kings-San Francisco, CA
October 18, 2025 at 7:52 PM
No Kings-San Francisco, CA
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Congratulations to Maria Corina Machado, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize - her incredible optimism has already changed her country. I spoke to her, and wrote about her, at the beginning of this year:
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
The ‘Anthropological Change’ Happening in Venezuela
Maduro is still in place, but a pro-democracy movement is transforming the beleaguered country.
www.theatlantic.com
October 10, 2025 at 9:59 AM
Congratulations to Maria Corina Machado, recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize - her incredible optimism has already changed her country. I spoke to her, and wrote about her, at the beginning of this year:
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
www.theatlantic.com/internationa...
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I still can't believe 77 million people rebooked on the Titanic. (Trump Voters)
October 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
I still can't believe 77 million people rebooked on the Titanic. (Trump Voters)
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October 5, 2025 at 5:11 PM
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