Rob Lanphier
@robla.bsky.social
see https://robla.net . Also see: https://sfba.social/@robla and https://www.threads.net/@roblanphier (and https://twitter.com/robla if you're a real glutton for punishment)
The "fighters vs folders" taxonomy (as opposed to the "progressives vs moderates" taxonomy) for the @democraticparty.bsky.social is an interesting take. #BradLander did pretty well hitching his wagon to #Mamdani (and getting himself arrested).
As big as the Mamdani win is, Landers ascent is in some ways even more significant for the national Democratic Party.
Most Dem electeds know that they don't have what Zohran has. But most can at least imagine themselves as a Lander.
Most Dem electeds know that they don't have what Zohran has. But most can at least imagine themselves as a Lander.
NYC Comptroller Brad Lander: "I don't think the line for the [Democratic] party right now is between progressives and moderates; I think it's between fighters and folders."
June 28, 2025 at 10:09 PM
The "fighters vs folders" taxonomy (as opposed to the "progressives vs moderates" taxonomy) for the @democraticparty.bsky.social is an interesting take. #BradLander did pretty well hitching his wagon to #Mamdani (and getting himself arrested).
Well, we are a bunch of dumbasses, aren't we?
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Men in all generations have higher approval of Trump.
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May 8, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Well, we are a bunch of dumbasses, aren't we?
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Jameson Quinn died in a fall in Guatemala on March 23, 2025.
This is his mother Helen Quinn, just to inform his followers here of this tragic event. We will check this profile for your responses. Anyone who has copies of recent writings from him not posted here please let us know.
This is his mother Helen Quinn, just to inform his followers here of this tragic event. We will check this profile for your responses. Anyone who has copies of recent writings from him not posted here please let us know.
March 31, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Jameson Quinn died in a fall in Guatemala on March 23, 2025.
This is his mother Helen Quinn, just to inform his followers here of this tragic event. We will check this profile for your responses. Anyone who has copies of recent writings from him not posted here please let us know.
This is his mother Helen Quinn, just to inform his followers here of this tragic event. We will check this profile for your responses. Anyone who has copies of recent writings from him not posted here please let us know.
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Learn why Sara switched from supporting Ranked Choice Voting to STAR Voting 💫
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Why Sara switched from Ranked Choice to STAR
Sara shares her story of switching to STAR Voting after being a Ranked Choice Voting fan.Short clipped from PDX Real: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_a6bAPp...
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March 19, 2025 at 12:28 AM
Learn why Sara switched from supporting Ranked Choice Voting to STAR Voting 💫
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I just released the code for converting Brian Olson's (@bolson.org) "RCV Election Data" into ABIF and published the results using ABIF web tool (awt) . Now I'm publishing the results of over 400 elections:
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From the EndFPTP community on Reddit
Explore this post and more from the EndFPTP community
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February 5, 2025 at 4:35 AM
I just released the code for converting Brian Olson's (@bolson.org) "RCV Election Data" into ABIF and published the results using ABIF web tool (awt) . Now I'm publishing the results of over 400 elections:
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Laughing so I don’t cry
I can't even think of a joke to make here www.nytimes.com/2025/02/03/u...
February 4, 2025 at 1:07 AM
Laughing so I don’t cry
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Elon Musk "is the world’s leading free speech hypocrite," @seth-stern.bsky.social tells @the-independent.com's @iododds.bsky.social. "And his actions with respect to Wikipedia are further evidence of that."
The likely reason why Elon Musk is mad at Wikipedia
Elon Musk is angry at Wikipedia for reporting on his alleged ‘Nazi salute’. But his attacks are part of a long and troubling history of trying to suppress information he finds inconvenient, writes Io ...
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January 23, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Elon Musk "is the world’s leading free speech hypocrite," @seth-stern.bsky.social tells @the-independent.com's @iododds.bsky.social. "And his actions with respect to Wikipedia are further evidence of that."
Elon Musk's arm gesture - Wikipedia
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January 23, 2025 at 9:49 PM
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Today would have marked 52 years of Roe as the law of the land. But Donald Trump packed the Supreme Court with anti-abortion extremists to get it overturned.
This week, he cut off access to reproductiverights.gov.
We must keep fighting for women’s rights.
This week, he cut off access to reproductiverights.gov.
We must keep fighting for women’s rights.
January 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Today would have marked 52 years of Roe as the law of the land. But Donald Trump packed the Supreme Court with anti-abortion extremists to get it overturned.
This week, he cut off access to reproductiverights.gov.
We must keep fighting for women’s rights.
This week, he cut off access to reproductiverights.gov.
We must keep fighting for women’s rights.
The Hegseth axe throwing incident (this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMrV... ) seems like the least of our worries regarding his appointment as Secretary of Defense. However, it is VERY telling of overconfidence and not knowing one's limitations. Dunning-Kruger anyone?
Fox News host throws ax, hits drummer
YouTube video by CNN
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January 22, 2025 at 9:22 PM
The Hegseth axe throwing incident (this: www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMrV... ) seems like the least of our worries regarding his appointment as Secretary of Defense. However, it is VERY telling of overconfidence and not knowing one's limitations. Dunning-Kruger anyone?
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It is not "hard," it is unconstitutional.
January 21, 2025 at 12:03 PM
It is not "hard," it is unconstitutional.
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This Cybertruck did not crash. It made a heartfelt and perhaps ill-advised gesture that, in the moment, might have been misinterpreted as a crash, but we should not rush to judgement.
January 22, 2025 at 12:15 AM
This Cybertruck did not crash. It made a heartfelt and perhaps ill-advised gesture that, in the moment, might have been misinterpreted as a crash, but we should not rush to judgement.
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LMAO the Village People's "YMCA" performance at Trump's inaugural ball went so far off the rails the band basically had to stop playing
January 21, 2025 at 4:38 AM
LMAO the Village People's "YMCA" performance at Trump's inaugural ball went so far off the rails the band basically had to stop playing
It is REALLY difficult to claim this is anything but a Nazi salute:
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Well, I guess their not hiding it anymore.
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January 21, 2025 at 1:49 AM
It is REALLY difficult to claim this is anything but a Nazi salute:
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I started a conversation on reddit about Facebook alternatives, which hasn't gotten a lot of traction yet, but hopefully it will:
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From the facebook community on Reddit: List of serious alternatives to Facebook. Is there anything missing from this list?
Posted by robla - 1 vote and 6 comments
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January 20, 2025 at 1:13 AM
I started a conversation on reddit about Facebook alternatives, which hasn't gotten a lot of traction yet, but hopefully it will:
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i love the story about Elon lying about being good at a video game because it’s not the worst thing he’s done by a mile but it is maybe the most fundamentally pathetic
January 17, 2025 at 1:44 AM
i love the story about Elon lying about being good at a video game because it’s not the worst thing he’s done by a mile but it is maybe the most fundamentally pathetic
As someone who has become a San Francisco weather wimp, I think it's cold when it's below 50F outside. But leaders like @governorwalz.mn.gov or folks with any experience in Washington DC or folks who live in cold winter climates know that you bundle up when it's cold out! It's not rocket surgery...
January 18, 2025 at 2:33 AM
As someone who has become a San Francisco weather wimp, I think it's cold when it's below 50F outside. But leaders like @governorwalz.mn.gov or folks with any experience in Washington DC or folks who live in cold winter climates know that you bundle up when it's cold out! It's not rocket surgery...
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American teens are flocking to a new video app
January 15, 2025 at 10:36 PM
American teens are flocking to a new video app
Oldie but goodie....
Rudy Giuliani became irate today when the judge refused to pull his finger
January 16, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Oldie but goodie....
According to a highly scientific poll on #DailyKos (see https://buff.ly/3DVuXCg ), #BlueSky is the most popular replacement for #Facebook, beating out #Mastodon and #Threads by a pretty wide margin. What do y'all think? #Diaspora anyone?
Alternatives to the "F-word"?
Regarding social networks: I’ve found myself torn. I have long felt trapped by Facebook, and have been eagerly awaiting a serious competitor. But my friends and family are still on Facebook, and it’s…
buff.ly
January 14, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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when they say they want a Greenland
They've already got an Alaska they barely use at home
January 8, 2025 at 5:01 PM
when they say they want a Greenland
@sidfudd.bsky.social -- I hope you're doing well and that you are breathing well-filtered air. This looks....gross:
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January 2025 Southern California wildfires - Wikipedia
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January 9, 2025 at 3:10 AM
@sidfudd.bsky.social -- I hope you're doing well and that you are breathing well-filtered air. This looks....gross:
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Fantastic product. Super tough. Mega reliable. Definitely doesn't advertise to the entire world that you're the town's easiest mark.
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Tesla Cybertruck Owner Says He’ll Be Driving His Escalade The Rest of Winter to Avoid Salt on the Road from Rusting His Truck
Several Cybertruck owners express their fear about how the salt on the roads will affect their trucks. One Cybertruck owner from Michigan says to protect his truck from rusting, he’ll be driving his C...
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December 7, 2024 at 9:47 PM
Fantastic product. Super tough. Mega reliable. Definitely doesn't advertise to the entire world that you're the town's easiest mark.
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