Oh Deer I've Been Possesed By the Dark Place
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I need someone who reads pdfs to find me one on tech employment/family background that will confirm my priors
November 13, 2025 at 9:36 PM
I need someone who reads pdfs to find me one on tech employment/family background that will confirm my priors
I'll lay my critique, which is this tends to be "solution in search of problem" which doesn't work very well on public sector software
there's going to be some pretty cool natural experiments in which AI companies produce better results as large organizations like states and big corps pick their partners
It’s not enough to rebuild someone else’s broken government. We need to innovate.
This partnership will speed up our efforts to fight poverty, help renters become homeowners, and make sure Marylanders can quickly get basic services like food assistance and financial support.
This partnership will speed up our efforts to fight poverty, help renters become homeowners, and make sure Marylanders can quickly get basic services like food assistance and financial support.
November 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM
I'll lay my critique, which is this tends to be "solution in search of problem" which doesn't work very well on public sector software
Just finished listening to this and I think it's notable how this connects with The Cathedral, performative masculinity re: Hegseth, and MAGA culturally.
it's not quite a @bretdevereaux.bsky.social five-part teaching paradox series, but i did my best to explain the underlying concept of politics hearts of iron embodies... and why "meme politics" is a good way to understand how Trump II operates
www.liberalcurrents.com/neon-liberal...
www.liberalcurrents.com/neon-liberal...
Neon Liberalism #51: The Meme Politics of "Hearts of Iron"
Join host Samantha Hancox-Li as she explores the concept of "meme politics," which pervades the current Trump II administration, through the historical grand strategy game Hearts of Iron IV. In realit...
www.liberalcurrents.com
November 13, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Just finished listening to this and I think it's notable how this connects with The Cathedral, performative masculinity re: Hegseth, and MAGA culturally.
The really need to do Empire: Total War 2 with the Pharoah: Dynasty's resource mechanics. It would really balance out the technological differences early game. Firearm armed units are common, but the more modern one's are limited by resources
November 11, 2025 at 7:02 PM
The really need to do Empire: Total War 2 with the Pharoah: Dynasty's resource mechanics. It would really balance out the technological differences early game. Firearm armed units are common, but the more modern one's are limited by resources
Cheapo sunrise lamps can also work, but if you're in a pinch and have a room that faces east, keep the shades open, at least during the summer you'll get the same effect
I’m a total shill for them but if youve got the coin invest in hue lights and the stupid expensive hue daylight. set a day/night cycle for when you need to be up
What if they made a 6:00 a.m. alarm that didn't feel like getting punched in the face when it went off
November 11, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Cheapo sunrise lamps can also work, but if you're in a pinch and have a room that faces east, keep the shades open, at least during the summer you'll get the same effect
Seeing a lot of "feds still upset anecdotes" and to share mine: people are upset at both parties for various, but moreso their upset that *there was a shutdown at all*. And contractors moreso, since they're generally not getting back pay. I think everyone is way out over their skis on this
November 10, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Seeing a lot of "feds still upset anecdotes" and to share mine: people are upset at both parties for various, but moreso their upset that *there was a shutdown at all*. And contractors moreso, since they're generally not getting back pay. I think everyone is way out over their skis on this
For reference, half of what people are posting on here would get you cold clocked in DC/VA/MD right now. It's really bad here
November 10, 2025 at 1:03 AM
For reference, half of what people are posting on here would get you cold clocked in DC/VA/MD right now. It's really bad here
I said Joe Biden fits this bill, but I also think that there are very steep distinctions on what authenticity means between (and within) the Democratic and Republican coalitions. I think Trump's "authenticity" comes from being a man above it all wrt GOP factions.
the key thing about moderate branding is that it ISN'T about adopting the median policy position, it's about POSITIONING yourself as AUTHENTIC
and the really key part? getting your BASE to TRUST you to be principled *at the same time* as the median voter trusts you to be pragmatic
and the really key part? getting your BASE to TRUST you to be principled *at the same time* as the median voter trusts you to be pragmatic
November 9, 2025 at 7:53 PM
I said Joe Biden fits this bill, but I also think that there are very steep distinctions on what authenticity means between (and within) the Democratic and Republican coalitions. I think Trump's "authenticity" comes from being a man above it all wrt GOP factions.
Monarchism being the global norm was within living memory when the Matrix released
I feel like our frame of reference is just so small. The time before the concept of a broad social safety net is only just out of living memory. The divine right of kings was just out of memory at that time. And so on
November 9, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Monarchism being the global norm was within living memory when the Matrix released
Cover letters...
a cartoon character is making a funny face with a cc written on his face
Alt: a cartoon character is scowling
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November 9, 2025 at 3:14 PM
Cover letters...
Haven't gotten to listen yet and maybe it comes up, but outside of HOI, most Paradox games have a concept of population and culture. And likewise, cultural assimilation and homogeneity is a goal, an unambiguous benefit to the player... and also usually the click of a button
it's not quite a @bretdevereaux.bsky.social five-part teaching paradox series, but i did my best to explain the underlying concept of politics hearts of iron embodies... and why "meme politics" is a good way to understand how Trump II operates
www.liberalcurrents.com/neon-liberal...
www.liberalcurrents.com/neon-liberal...
Neon Liberalism #51: The Meme Politics of "Hearts of Iron"
Join host Samantha Hancox-Li as she explores the concept of "meme politics," which pervades the current Trump II administration, through the historical grand strategy game Hearts of Iron IV. In realit...
www.liberalcurrents.com
November 8, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Haven't gotten to listen yet and maybe it comes up, but outside of HOI, most Paradox games have a concept of population and culture. And likewise, cultural assimilation and homogeneity is a goal, an unambiguous benefit to the player... and also usually the click of a button
For all the nonsense that goes on here, it is nice to have to look up what a word means an learn something new from time to time
November 8, 2025 at 12:22 PM
For all the nonsense that goes on here, it is nice to have to look up what a word means an learn something new from time to time
No mod, you can't make me download Empire: Total War again...
November 7, 2025 at 9:19 PM
No mod, you can't make me download Empire: Total War again...
It is really odd when people wrap cultural appreciation back into museum-piece nonsense
November 7, 2025 at 1:37 PM
It is really odd when people wrap cultural appreciation back into museum-piece nonsense
Obligatory www.youtube.com/watch?v=2POq...
November 7, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Obligatory www.youtube.com/watch?v=2POq...
Nothing makes you more supportive of robust after school activities than dealing with kids with nothing to do but act stupid
November 5, 2025 at 9:09 PM
Nothing makes you more supportive of robust after school activities than dealing with kids with nothing to do but act stupid
"Biden is Neville Chamberlain" has to be up there with some of the takes of all time
November 5, 2025 at 2:55 PM
"Biden is Neville Chamberlain" has to be up there with some of the takes of all time
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Me having one more opinion on it now that it's over:
a man in a suit and tie is standing in a dark room .
Alt: a man in a suit and tie is standing in a dark room .
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November 5, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Me having one more opinion on it now that it's over:
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Yes, Madam Galactic President I did my civic duty
November 4, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Yes, Madam Galactic President I did my civic duty
Starting to move off recipies or at least use them as general guidelines has been really helpful in lowering the stress of cooking too. Lots of stuff is just optional
Honestly I'm mostly anti-recipe when it comes to cooking you really just need to experiment with stuff until you feel comfortable with how fat, salt, acid and heat interact with each other. (Baking on the other hand is science, follow the recipe)
November 4, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Starting to move off recipies or at least use them as general guidelines has been really helpful in lowering the stress of cooking too. Lots of stuff is just optional
A really good option is any flavor of ye olde casserole. A lot of the ingredients can be canned/frozen. And any amount of ingredients can be adjusted to make up for a shortage of another
IT IS TIME FOR BLUESKY RECIPE POSTING
do you have a cheap, healthy, low-cost recipe? post it here! or quote tweet this post. or dunk on me for something I don't care just post easy meals that people can make right now.
do you have a cheap, healthy, low-cost recipe? post it here! or quote tweet this post. or dunk on me for something I don't care just post easy meals that people can make right now.
November 4, 2025 at 2:48 AM
A really good option is any flavor of ye olde casserole. A lot of the ingredients can be canned/frozen. And any amount of ingredients can be adjusted to make up for a shortage of another
Someone makes a comment about the NYC primary
a man with a red face is standing in a space ship and saying it 's a trap .
Alt: a man with a red face is standing in a space ship and saying it 's a trap .
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November 3, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Someone makes a comment about the NYC primary
I've got a growing frustration with how much form-over-substance leans in to on here. Nothing is perfect and things can be improved, but the amount of "yes Grant wins but not in the proper fashion" going on is wild
Or that party leadership actually pulled off one of the most impressive political messaging feats in recent history, created salience for an issue out of nothing and successfully tagged the incumbent admin with the negative effects, driving approvals down and increasing Dem generic ballot lead.
Abigail Spanberger is looking to put up double digits tomorrow, but let's do some more gender and not talk about it.
November 3, 2025 at 2:44 PM
I've got a growing frustration with how much form-over-substance leans in to on here. Nothing is perfect and things can be improved, but the amount of "yes Grant wins but not in the proper fashion" going on is wild
Reposted by Oh Deer I've Been Possesed By the Dark Place
Abigail Spanberger is looking to put up double digits tomorrow, but let's do some more gender and not talk about it.
November 3, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Abigail Spanberger is looking to put up double digits tomorrow, but let's do some more gender and not talk about it.