Probable Caws
@probablecaws.bsky.social
Jewish. Father to two children and one dog. Husband to one wife. Attorney maligning officers for sport. Gamer/geek. One time martial artist. Dad jokes. He/him. Magneto made some valid points.
Warning: we are visiting family in Texas, which means a portion of my posting for the next week will absolutely include me complaining about this godforsaken land like the Northeastern Yank that I am.
December 26, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Warning: we are visiting family in Texas, which means a portion of my posting for the next week will absolutely include me complaining about this godforsaken land like the Northeastern Yank that I am.
ROTJ is, no lie, my favorite Star Wars movie, and Ian McDiarmid’s Palpatine is a big part of that. He’s such a fantastic villain.
Return of the Jedi is on TV now which is my cue to note that Sheev’s greatest line delivery in the franchise is his incredibly sarcastic fake-sad “I’m afraid the deflector shields will be quite operational when your friends arrive”, a tone he literally never strikes at any other time??? It’s so good
December 26, 2025 at 8:20 PM
ROTJ is, no lie, my favorite Star Wars movie, and Ian McDiarmid’s Palpatine is a big part of that. He’s such a fantastic villain.
Took advantage of the free in flight entertainment to finally see Gunn’s Superman, and holy shit, it was great. I am not a big fan of Gunn’s, but that movie was damn near perfect.
December 26, 2025 at 2:58 AM
Took advantage of the free in flight entertainment to finally see Gunn’s Superman, and holy shit, it was great. I am not a big fan of Gunn’s, but that movie was damn near perfect.
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Looking for a Christmas miracle for a kitty (aging parent situation) for Baltimore pals: (1/2)
""My mom can no longer keep Angelo (alas!!!) and we are looking to rehome him. Angelo is a total sweetheart. He is 6 years old, gentle, playful, friendly, and a lovebug."
""My mom can no longer keep Angelo (alas!!!) and we are looking to rehome him. Angelo is a total sweetheart. He is 6 years old, gentle, playful, friendly, and a lovebug."
December 25, 2025 at 2:07 PM
Looking for a Christmas miracle for a kitty (aging parent situation) for Baltimore pals: (1/2)
""My mom can no longer keep Angelo (alas!!!) and we are looking to rehome him. Angelo is a total sweetheart. He is 6 years old, gentle, playful, friendly, and a lovebug."
""My mom can no longer keep Angelo (alas!!!) and we are looking to rehome him. Angelo is a total sweetheart. He is 6 years old, gentle, playful, friendly, and a lovebug."
And Jean Gray, who did die, but she came back.
To me, my X-Mas!
December 25, 2025 at 1:26 PM
And Jean Gray, who did die, but she came back.
In one of my most Dad-coded moments, I spent the last couple of nights watching the Hunt for Red October while folding laundry, and fuck it--it's a good movie!
I am also reminded that I owned the soundtrack, and clearly listened to it a billion times, because I still know it damn near by heart.
I am also reminded that I owned the soundtrack, and clearly listened to it a billion times, because I still know it damn near by heart.
December 25, 2025 at 2:57 AM
In one of my most Dad-coded moments, I spent the last couple of nights watching the Hunt for Red October while folding laundry, and fuck it--it's a good movie!
I am also reminded that I owned the soundtrack, and clearly listened to it a billion times, because I still know it damn near by heart.
I am also reminded that I owned the soundtrack, and clearly listened to it a billion times, because I still know it damn near by heart.
Just to add a "cool country" data point, the fucking AARP has an article on how to secure your phone when returning from international travel.
(Domestic travel seems potentially slightly less hazardous? Maybe?)
(Domestic travel seems potentially slightly less hazardous? Maybe?)
Sigh. We’re supposed to fly out to visit my sister in law tomorrow, and part of my packing routine is now apparently worrying about which electronics are safe to travel with, because this country rocks.
(Domestic travel, not international)
(Domestic travel, not international)
December 25, 2025 at 2:10 AM
Just to add a "cool country" data point, the fucking AARP has an article on how to secure your phone when returning from international travel.
(Domestic travel seems potentially slightly less hazardous? Maybe?)
(Domestic travel seems potentially slightly less hazardous? Maybe?)
Sigh. We’re supposed to fly out to visit my sister in law tomorrow, and part of my packing routine is now apparently worrying about which electronics are safe to travel with, because this country rocks.
(Domestic travel, not international)
(Domestic travel, not international)
December 24, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Sigh. We’re supposed to fly out to visit my sister in law tomorrow, and part of my packing routine is now apparently worrying about which electronics are safe to travel with, because this country rocks.
(Domestic travel, not international)
(Domestic travel, not international)
Every word of this thread.
Thanks for sharing this document, @rweingarten.bsky.social.
I read it, and I believe it's inexcusably inadequate and will not prepare teachers or schools to confront the very real dangers of the "A.i." products pushed by your partners, including OpenAI.
A few thoughts for your consideration...
I read it, and I believe it's inexcusably inadequate and will not prepare teachers or schools to confront the very real dangers of the "A.i." products pushed by your partners, including OpenAI.
A few thoughts for your consideration...
Read about Commonsense Guardrails for Using Advanced Technology in Schools aiinstruction.org/sites/defaul...
December 24, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Every word of this thread.
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Why Christmas is a Christian Holiday
A thread for Nittel Nacht ♟️
A thread for Nittel Nacht ♟️
December 24, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Why Christmas is a Christian Holiday
A thread for Nittel Nacht ♟️
A thread for Nittel Nacht ♟️
Me: Well, I guess I’ll probably get to court/the office early, since I don’t have to put the kids on the bus or anything.
Dog: Ha ha ha…no. (Runs off into woods)
(He came back, he’s fine)
Dog: Ha ha ha…no. (Runs off into woods)
(He came back, he’s fine)
December 24, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Me: Well, I guess I’ll probably get to court/the office early, since I don’t have to put the kids on the bus or anything.
Dog: Ha ha ha…no. (Runs off into woods)
(He came back, he’s fine)
Dog: Ha ha ha…no. (Runs off into woods)
(He came back, he’s fine)
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It bears emphasizing: The same admin that is attacking and defunding our universities, over what they call an antisemitism crisis, is now saying antisemitism isn't a problem at all.
This is wrong. There is widespread antisemitism in the US, AND there is also deliberate conflation by Democrats and GOP of criticism of the genocidal, apartheid Israeli government and its occupation of Palestinian lands with antisemitism––itself an ultimately antisemitic move.
December 23, 2025 at 2:52 AM
It bears emphasizing: The same admin that is attacking and defunding our universities, over what they call an antisemitism crisis, is now saying antisemitism isn't a problem at all.
QTP with a robot that's not Star Wars or Transformers
Hard Mode: No Gundam series, Battletech, or Macross allowed.
Hard Mode: No Gundam series, Battletech, or Macross allowed.
December 23, 2025 at 1:58 AM
QTP with a robot that's not Star Wars or Transformers
Hard Mode: No Gundam series, Battletech, or Macross allowed.
Hard Mode: No Gundam series, Battletech, or Macross allowed.
Some fascist wants to use the name DEFIANT?
(As a Deep Space Nine fan, this isn't the worst thing the administration has ever done, but it is among the most offensive to me, personally.)
(Aside from the racism, antisemitism, etc. It's a joke, people)
(As a Deep Space Nine fan, this isn't the worst thing the administration has ever done, but it is among the most offensive to me, personally.)
(Aside from the racism, antisemitism, etc. It's a joke, people)
a woman stands in front of a screen that says light
Alt: Major Kira Nerys, first officer of Deep Space Nine and unquestionable badass, picks up a phaser pistol and says "All right. Time for a less subtle approach."
media.tenor.com
December 23, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Some fascist wants to use the name DEFIANT?
(As a Deep Space Nine fan, this isn't the worst thing the administration has ever done, but it is among the most offensive to me, personally.)
(Aside from the racism, antisemitism, etc. It's a joke, people)
(As a Deep Space Nine fan, this isn't the worst thing the administration has ever done, but it is among the most offensive to me, personally.)
(Aside from the racism, antisemitism, etc. It's a joke, people)
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If you are feeling helpless and hopeless in the face of the CECOT report, I’d like to suggest donating to HIAS. It’s a Jewish organization that actively protects displaced people and fights for refugee rights everywhere including against the Trump regime. 🧵
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December 22, 2025 at 11:51 PM
If you are feeling helpless and hopeless in the face of the CECOT report, I’d like to suggest donating to HIAS. It’s a Jewish organization that actively protects displaced people and fights for refugee rights everywhere including against the Trump regime. 🧵
First I’ve heard of this, but it looks neat.
Can I ask a favour?
Life has been really tough lately due to terminal family illness and I just haven’t had the spoons for decent self promotion.
Could you please give the “Little but Fierce” kickstarter prelaunch page a repost (and maybe a follow)?
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dcb...
Life has been really tough lately due to terminal family illness and I just haven’t had the spoons for decent self promotion.
Could you please give the “Little but Fierce” kickstarter prelaunch page a repost (and maybe a follow)?
www.kickstarter.com/projects/dcb...
Coming soon: Little but Fierce: Streamlined 5E for Children of All Ages
Little but Fierce is a rewrite of 5th Edition with streamlined rules, simplified language and a family friendly tone
www.kickstarter.com
December 22, 2025 at 12:16 PM
First I’ve heard of this, but it looks neat.
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There's a powerful illustration here regarding "influencers" vs. "experts".
December 20, 2025 at 10:08 AM
There's a powerful illustration here regarding "influencers" vs. "experts".
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the number one requirement for the next Dem president is that they are willing to look back
with a flamethrower
with a flamethrower
There's a series of things (like the ballroom, Gulf of America) that we're going to have to *undo* the moment this guy is out of office.
And yet I can already hear future Democrat presidents saying "I'm focused on the people's work, not the knucklehead stuff" and just leave this man's shit up.
And yet I can already hear future Democrat presidents saying "I'm focused on the people's work, not the knucklehead stuff" and just leave this man's shit up.
The president's name was added to the sign outside the performing arts center.
December 19, 2025 at 7:50 PM
the number one requirement for the next Dem president is that they are willing to look back
with a flamethrower
with a flamethrower
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Techbros seem to love Tolkien, so here's an analogy to help you understand what genAI is.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
December 17, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Techbros seem to love Tolkien, so here's an analogy to help you understand what genAI is.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
GenAI is The One Ring. You think your use is justified, b/c you don't have evil in your heart.
But it came from evil, it is intended for evil purpose, & anything you do with it will be twisted to that end.
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New Illustration: "We Beat 'Em Before..."
Taken from a British WW2 poster, the original features a WW1 German soldier at the top. I just swapped it for the Nazi soldier it had at the bottom.
Taken from a British WW2 poster, the original features a WW1 German soldier at the top. I just swapped it for the Nazi soldier it had at the bottom.
December 18, 2025 at 7:41 PM
New Illustration: "We Beat 'Em Before..."
Taken from a British WW2 poster, the original features a WW1 German soldier at the top. I just swapped it for the Nazi soldier it had at the bottom.
Taken from a British WW2 poster, the original features a WW1 German soldier at the top. I just swapped it for the Nazi soldier it had at the bottom.
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NEW: They kept saying they were gonna do it and now they've done it
A group of clowns (Senators) have introduced a bill to FULLY REPEAL Section 230.
No reform, no replacement, just utter destruction of all online free speech.
We can't let this happen. Share & take action
www.badinternetbills.com
A group of clowns (Senators) have introduced a bill to FULLY REPEAL Section 230.
No reform, no replacement, just utter destruction of all online free speech.
We can't let this happen. Share & take action
www.badinternetbills.com
Bad Internet Bills
All of the bad internet bills. One website.
www.badinternetbills.com
December 18, 2025 at 7:37 PM
NEW: They kept saying they were gonna do it and now they've done it
A group of clowns (Senators) have introduced a bill to FULLY REPEAL Section 230.
No reform, no replacement, just utter destruction of all online free speech.
We can't let this happen. Share & take action
www.badinternetbills.com
A group of clowns (Senators) have introduced a bill to FULLY REPEAL Section 230.
No reform, no replacement, just utter destruction of all online free speech.
We can't let this happen. Share & take action
www.badinternetbills.com
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Whenever I talk about antisemitism, colleagues message me and say some version of “I know lots of Jewish people and none of them seem to think this is a problem.”
No. None of them trust you enough to discuss this problem with you. That’s not the same thing as “none of them think this is a problem”
No. None of them trust you enough to discuss this problem with you. That’s not the same thing as “none of them think this is a problem”
December 18, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Whenever I talk about antisemitism, colleagues message me and say some version of “I know lots of Jewish people and none of them seem to think this is a problem.”
No. None of them trust you enough to discuss this problem with you. That’s not the same thing as “none of them think this is a problem”
No. None of them trust you enough to discuss this problem with you. That’s not the same thing as “none of them think this is a problem”
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Our co-founder @margaretlitvin.bsky.social on how to combat antisemitism by bringing students together rather than turning them on each other.
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...
A Better Way to Approach Antisemitism on Campus (opinion)
Policing speech about Israel is counterproductive.
www.insidehighered.com
December 18, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Our co-founder @margaretlitvin.bsky.social on how to combat antisemitism by bringing students together rather than turning them on each other.
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...
www.insidehighered.com/opinion/view...
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If this is your response to a random Jewish person talking about the news cycle making for a bad Hanukkah, you might be an antisemite piece of shit
December 18, 2025 at 12:12 PM
If this is your response to a random Jewish person talking about the news cycle making for a bad Hanukkah, you might be an antisemite piece of shit