Thomas A. Fine
@thomasafine.bsky.social
Unix guru, Internet hacker, security curmudgeon, software engineer, politics fanatic, media critic, bike nerd, astronomy fan, history buff.
I wrote this thread as a reply, which started as just a rant, and grew. And I now realize I should have quoted and hung this thread that way. Scroll up to see what I was responding to, and then please read and consider this thread.
I'm sorry, but this is itself a fucked up, offensive, and deeply misguided response.
I'm sick of constant claims that Jewish groups are automatically aligned with Trump somehow. Jews are one of the most strongly left-leaning religious and or ethnic groups in this country.
I'm sick of constant claims that Jewish groups are automatically aligned with Trump somehow. Jews are one of the most strongly left-leaning religious and or ethnic groups in this country.
January 28, 2026 at 6:32 AM
I wrote this thread as a reply, which started as just a rant, and grew. And I now realize I should have quoted and hung this thread that way. Scroll up to see what I was responding to, and then please read and consider this thread.
I've finally realized that the reason people are so happy to accept Google AI summaries is that most of the time, people want AN answer and really don't give a shit if it is THE answer.
Or in other words, most of the time, wrong answer from Google just won't matter.
Or in other words, most of the time, wrong answer from Google just won't matter.
January 28, 2026 at 5:00 AM
I've finally realized that the reason people are so happy to accept Google AI summaries is that most of the time, people want AN answer and really don't give a shit if it is THE answer.
Or in other words, most of the time, wrong answer from Google just won't matter.
Or in other words, most of the time, wrong answer from Google just won't matter.
That feeling when you are a tiny account and you get instantly retweeted, but then you realize it's just a sex worker seeking customers.
I really do hope that Homan will be more human than Bovine.
January 28, 2026 at 1:14 AM
That feeling when you are a tiny account and you get instantly retweeted, but then you realize it's just a sex worker seeking customers.
I really do hope that Homan will be more human than Bovine.
January 28, 2026 at 1:10 AM
I really do hope that Homan will be more human than Bovine.
There are claims going around that MSNBC manipulated images of Alex Pretti to make him look more classically heroic (or something like that).
There does some to be a hint of truth here. It looks like a few days ago someone (not MSNBC) probably ran his photo through some AI headshot service.
There does some to be a hint of truth here. It looks like a few days ago someone (not MSNBC) probably ran his photo through some AI headshot service.
January 28, 2026 at 12:38 AM
There are claims going around that MSNBC manipulated images of Alex Pretti to make him look more classically heroic (or something like that).
There does some to be a hint of truth here. It looks like a few days ago someone (not MSNBC) probably ran his photo through some AI headshot service.
There does some to be a hint of truth here. It looks like a few days ago someone (not MSNBC) probably ran his photo through some AI headshot service.
The "For You" feed on Xitter continues to be a hellscape, and is currently dominated by attempts at character assassination of Alex Pretti.
January 27, 2026 at 9:55 PM
The "For You" feed on Xitter continues to be a hellscape, and is currently dominated by attempts at character assassination of Alex Pretti.
Reposted by Thomas A. Fine
You can’t tell me we have a functioning economic system when the richest man in human history is one of the most profoundly stupid people in human history
January 27, 2026 at 2:11 AM
You can’t tell me we have a functioning economic system when the richest man in human history is one of the most profoundly stupid people in human history
Making the rounds:
January 27, 2026 at 1:56 AM
Making the rounds:
We shoveled late so that we would be finished when the storm finished, but
This. Snowstorm. Just. Won't. Stop.
I mean it only added another couple of inches. But the forecast for the snow ending keeps getting extended. Could be six more inches by the time it stops.
This. Snowstorm. Just. Won't. Stop.
I mean it only added another couple of inches. But the forecast for the snow ending keeps getting extended. Could be six more inches by the time it stops.
January 27, 2026 at 1:35 AM
We shoveled late so that we would be finished when the storm finished, but
This. Snowstorm. Just. Won't. Stop.
I mean it only added another couple of inches. But the forecast for the snow ending keeps getting extended. Could be six more inches by the time it stops.
This. Snowstorm. Just. Won't. Stop.
I mean it only added another couple of inches. But the forecast for the snow ending keeps getting extended. Could be six more inches by the time it stops.
IF news organizations are using AI upscaling (or any kind of unrealistic/impossible upscaling) and not telling us about it, this is an absolute disaster for living in a fact-based reality.
@washingtonpost.com I have a question concerning your video analysis in this article: www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
Your video seems to be higher resolution than the original source materials. DId you use any upscaling techniques?
Your video on the left, original source on the right:
Your video seems to be higher resolution than the original source materials. DId you use any upscaling techniques?
Your video on the left, original source on the right:
January 26, 2026 at 8:45 PM
IF news organizations are using AI upscaling (or any kind of unrealistic/impossible upscaling) and not telling us about it, this is an absolute disaster for living in a fact-based reality.
@washingtonpost.com I have a question concerning your video analysis in this article: www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
Your video seems to be higher resolution than the original source materials. DId you use any upscaling techniques?
Your video on the left, original source on the right:
Your video seems to be higher resolution than the original source materials. DId you use any upscaling techniques?
Your video on the left, original source on the right:
January 26, 2026 at 8:42 PM
@washingtonpost.com I have a question concerning your video analysis in this article: www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
Your video seems to be higher resolution than the original source materials. DId you use any upscaling techniques?
Your video on the left, original source on the right:
Your video seems to be higher resolution than the original source materials. DId you use any upscaling techniques?
Your video on the left, original source on the right:
Trained professionals.
January 26, 2026 at 7:20 AM
Trained professionals.
What the fuck is wrong with @politico.com
One group keeps lying and another group keeps exposing their lies. That's not a "battle over the truth". What the fuck even would be a "battle over the truth"?
"Both sides" brain rot has overtaken most big media outlets.
One group keeps lying and another group keeps exposing their lies. That's not a "battle over the truth". What the fuck even would be a "battle over the truth"?
"Both sides" brain rot has overtaken most big media outlets.
A battle over the truth erupts after deadly Minneapolis shooting
A battle over the truth erupts after deadly Minneapolis shooting
Federal and local leaders are sharply divided over what happened and who is to blame.
dlvr.it
January 26, 2026 at 6:38 AM
What the fuck is wrong with @politico.com
One group keeps lying and another group keeps exposing their lies. That's not a "battle over the truth". What the fuck even would be a "battle over the truth"?
"Both sides" brain rot has overtaken most big media outlets.
One group keeps lying and another group keeps exposing their lies. That's not a "battle over the truth". What the fuck even would be a "battle over the truth"?
"Both sides" brain rot has overtaken most big media outlets.
Beware of AI upscaled "evidence". For example, there is an upscaled frame from a video, but the AI upscaling removed an ICE agent's head. (Or is that AI political commentary?)
ANY detail you get from AI upscaling is fiction.
ANY detail you get from AI upscaling is fiction.
January 26, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Beware of AI upscaled "evidence". For example, there is an upscaled frame from a video, but the AI upscaling removed an ICE agent's head. (Or is that AI political commentary?)
ANY detail you get from AI upscaling is fiction.
ANY detail you get from AI upscaling is fiction.
It ain't a fit night out for man nor beast.
January 25, 2026 at 11:57 PM
It ain't a fit night out for man nor beast.
Dear Democrats:
IT'S THE LIES, STUPID.
We will never convince MAGA people that the shootings were unjustified; or that Good and Pretty were not "instigators". They won't feel empathy towards "libtards".
But SOME can be shown that their government is lying to them.
IT'S THE LIES, STUPID.
We will never convince MAGA people that the shootings were unjustified; or that Good and Pretty were not "instigators". They won't feel empathy towards "libtards".
But SOME can be shown that their government is lying to them.
Here's the point: focus on the government lies. And what they're lying about. And focus on the government coverups. The removal of evidence. The lack of any real investigation.
Government lies and coverups are the wedges that might finally work.
Government lies and coverups are the wedges that might finally work.
January 25, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Dear Democrats:
IT'S THE LIES, STUPID.
We will never convince MAGA people that the shootings were unjustified; or that Good and Pretty were not "instigators". They won't feel empathy towards "libtards".
But SOME can be shown that their government is lying to them.
IT'S THE LIES, STUPID.
We will never convince MAGA people that the shootings were unjustified; or that Good and Pretty were not "instigators". They won't feel empathy towards "libtards".
But SOME can be shown that their government is lying to them.
When the government lies to its people about violence committed by the government against the people (REGARDLESS of whether you believe that violence is justified)...
Well, those lies and that violence are tyranny. It's not creeping towards tyranny. It's not a dangerous sign.
It IS tyranny.
Well, those lies and that violence are tyranny. It's not creeping towards tyranny. It's not a dangerous sign.
It IS tyranny.
January 25, 2026 at 11:18 PM
When the government lies to its people about violence committed by the government against the people (REGARDLESS of whether you believe that violence is justified)...
Well, those lies and that violence are tyranny. It's not creeping towards tyranny. It's not a dangerous sign.
It IS tyranny.
Well, those lies and that violence are tyranny. It's not creeping towards tyranny. It's not a dangerous sign.
It IS tyranny.
It looks like a very calm, gentle snow. Until you shovel your driveway, turn around and see there's already another inch of snow.
January 25, 2026 at 9:33 PM
It looks like a very calm, gentle snow. Until you shovel your driveway, turn around and see there's already another inch of snow.
When will we talk about the fact thrashing around in pain with your eyes closed is a typical human response to pepper spray, and therefore it's a really bad way to try to get someone to remain still and cooperative.
But a really great tactic if you want to claim your targets are uncooperative.
But a really great tactic if you want to claim your targets are uncooperative.
January 25, 2026 at 8:13 AM
When will we talk about the fact thrashing around in pain with your eyes closed is a typical human response to pepper spray, and therefore it's a really bad way to try to get someone to remain still and cooperative.
But a really great tactic if you want to claim your targets are uncooperative.
But a really great tactic if you want to claim your targets are uncooperative.
To the best of my knowledge, I am not related to Randy Fine.
January 25, 2026 at 6:39 AM
To the best of my knowledge, I am not related to Randy Fine.
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January 25, 2026 at 1:33 AM
Top tweeter in Xitter search about ice agent finger is RT.
Hindustan Times is also on it.
Meanwhile the tweet that started this story shows two people under arrested — presumably related to this incident — but they have zero blood on their faces or clothes.
Hindustan Times is also on it.
Meanwhile the tweet that started this story shows two people under arrested — presumably related to this incident — but they have zero blood on their faces or clothes.
January 25, 2026 at 1:07 AM
Top tweeter in Xitter search about ice agent finger is RT.
Hindustan Times is also on it.
Meanwhile the tweet that started this story shows two people under arrested — presumably related to this incident — but they have zero blood on their faces or clothes.
Hindustan Times is also on it.
Meanwhile the tweet that started this story shows two people under arrested — presumably related to this incident — but they have zero blood on their faces or clothes.
The levels of insanity being claimed by MAGAts to maintain their confirmation bias know no bounds at this point.
Just saw a dude on Twitter say that "Don't Tread on Me" was used by our founders to just mean "mind your own business".
Just saw a dude on Twitter say that "Don't Tread on Me" was used by our founders to just mean "mind your own business".
January 25, 2026 at 12:56 AM
The levels of insanity being claimed by MAGAts to maintain their confirmation bias know no bounds at this point.
Just saw a dude on Twitter say that "Don't Tread on Me" was used by our founders to just mean "mind your own business".
Just saw a dude on Twitter say that "Don't Tread on Me" was used by our founders to just mean "mind your own business".
THIS angle on reddit shows that the agent who removed the weapon did it directly in front of the agent who fired the first shots.
www.reddit.com/r/Minneapoli...
www.reddit.com/r/Minneapoli...
January 24, 2026 at 9:38 PM
THIS angle on reddit shows that the agent who removed the weapon did it directly in front of the agent who fired the first shots.
www.reddit.com/r/Minneapoli...
www.reddit.com/r/Minneapoli...