Wandering Scientist
@wandsci.bsky.social
Still straining against the 2nd law of thermodynamics
My new grumpy old person thing: calling teenage boys on their shit when they are being assholes
I don't care of it doesn't help i am tired of boys and men being utter insensitive shits and no one saying anything
I don't care of it doesn't help i am tired of boys and men being utter insensitive shits and no one saying anything
November 11, 2025 at 4:02 AM
My new grumpy old person thing: calling teenage boys on their shit when they are being assholes
I don't care of it doesn't help i am tired of boys and men being utter insensitive shits and no one saying anything
I don't care of it doesn't help i am tired of boys and men being utter insensitive shits and no one saying anything
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hi, can you do me a favor?
take a picture of your pet and then take a picture again while you sing to them
thank you, this is for science
here is my contribution
take a picture of your pet and then take a picture again while you sing to them
thank you, this is for science
here is my contribution
November 10, 2025 at 11:25 PM
hi, can you do me a favor?
take a picture of your pet and then take a picture again while you sing to them
thank you, this is for science
here is my contribution
take a picture of your pet and then take a picture again while you sing to them
thank you, this is for science
here is my contribution
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Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, I believe?
November 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Mr. Fitzwilliam Darcy, I believe?
I hope this is how it turns out
I also think there's a slim chance we can scare our senators enough to get new leadership ahead of the January fight
I also think there's a slim chance we can scare our senators enough to get new leadership ahead of the January fight
Optimistic case: the GOP still owns the terrible policy they’re pushing and most people blame them for it, the people mad at Dems are already mostly Dems and they exert their vengeance in the primaries - which should definitely affect what kind of Dem candidates get on the ballot
November 10, 2025 at 2:35 PM
I hope this is how it turns out
I also think there's a slim chance we can scare our senators enough to get new leadership ahead of the January fight
I also think there's a slim chance we can scare our senators enough to get new leadership ahead of the January fight
I agree with most of this
New leadership. Now. Get ready to fight harder in January.
New leadership. Now. Get ready to fight harder in January.
Thoughts on Dems throwing a game they were winning. www.offmessage.net/p/16-thought...
16 Thoughts On The Dem Shutdown Cave
Another disgrace, and a new path forward.
www.offmessage.net
November 10, 2025 at 5:13 AM
I agree with most of this
New leadership. Now. Get ready to fight harder in January.
New leadership. Now. Get ready to fight harder in January.
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Last night, the Trump Administration sent a letter suggesting Wisconsin should return our FoodShare payments.
My response ⬇️
My response ⬇️
November 9, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Last night, the Trump Administration sent a letter suggesting Wisconsin should return our FoodShare payments.
My response ⬇️
My response ⬇️
Read this before you get too angry about the proposal to end the shutdown, it adds some nuance i hadn't considered
November 7, 2025 at 11:04 PM
Read this before you get too angry about the proposal to end the shutdown, it adds some nuance i hadn't considered
May move to Leeds on the strength of this account tbh
November 7, 2025 at 1:22 AM
May move to Leeds on the strength of this account tbh
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Also Virginia House Democrats passed a constitutional amendment to do the same thing the week before the election then flipped 13 seats. Voters understand what's going on here.
My new one @slate.com: "Gavin Newsom Just Proved It: Voters Want Democrats to Fight Fire With Fire" slate.com/news-and-pol...
November 6, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Also Virginia House Democrats passed a constitutional amendment to do the same thing the week before the election then flipped 13 seats. Voters understand what's going on here.
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No it’s important to listen to this. Because then you understand that many of them will do ANYTHING to keep power. Remember Musk got involved in the 2024 election after saying to Tucker “if she wins” I am definitely going to prison.
So we need to move knowing that nothing is off the table for them.
So we need to move knowing that nothing is off the table for them.
Steve Bannon: If we lose the midterms and we lose 2028, some in this room are going to prison, myself included.
November 7, 2025 at 12:22 AM
No it’s important to listen to this. Because then you understand that many of them will do ANYTHING to keep power. Remember Musk got involved in the 2024 election after saying to Tucker “if she wins” I am definitely going to prison.
So we need to move knowing that nothing is off the table for them.
So we need to move knowing that nothing is off the table for them.
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THIS IS AMAZING. ALSO WHAT, IF ANYTHING, DID WE FORGET TO RUIN?
A List of Things Said to Have Been Ruined by Women
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November 6, 2025 at 9:19 PM
THIS IS AMAZING. ALSO WHAT, IF ANYTHING, DID WE FORGET TO RUIN?
This omg so much this
I frequently remark that some of the hardest aspects of my job are related to dealing with male egos and the fallout when they get bruised
I frequently remark that some of the hardest aspects of my job are related to dealing with male egos and the fallout when they get bruised
We say men are less emotional because we coincidentally don't define anger or reacting because of ego as emotions.
November 6, 2025 at 10:44 PM
This omg so much this
I frequently remark that some of the hardest aspects of my job are related to dealing with male egos and the fallout when they get bruised
I frequently remark that some of the hardest aspects of my job are related to dealing with male egos and the fallout when they get bruised
Good
But I wonder how much money was wasted on this ridiculous prosecution?
But I wonder how much money was wasted on this ridiculous prosecution?
"Jurors found Sean Dunn not guilty of one misdemeanor assault charge on Thursday in federal court in D.C."
I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win.
www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/d...
I do not regret to inform you that we are going to win.
www.nbcwashington.com/news/local/d...
DC ‘sandwich guy' found not guilty of assault after throwing sub at federal agent
A man charged with assault for throwing a sandwich at a federal agent calls it an act of protest. Prosecutors are trying to prove that it was a federal crime. Jurors heard attorneys’ opening statement...
www.nbcwashington.com
November 6, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Good
But I wonder how much money was wasted on this ridiculous prosecution?
But I wonder how much money was wasted on this ridiculous prosecution?
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ladies, what are you wearing to ruin the workplace today?
(me: black jeans & a jardigan, awesome earrings)
(me: black jeans & a jardigan, awesome earrings)
November 6, 2025 at 4:19 PM
ladies, what are you wearing to ruin the workplace today?
(me: black jeans & a jardigan, awesome earrings)
(me: black jeans & a jardigan, awesome earrings)
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Summarizes what I’ve been trying to pull together in my head. Democrats basically won everywhere, high profile and low profile, usually by more than optimistic predictions
What we know, 12:10am
[Now in 2 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems flip ≈13 seats in VA House
—Dems defend NJ-Gov + Assembly
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win supreme court
—ME vote-restricting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
—Krasner & Bragg win
[Now in 2 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems flip ≈13 seats in VA House
—Dems defend NJ-Gov + Assembly
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win supreme court
—ME vote-restricting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
—Krasner & Bragg win
November 5, 2025 at 5:14 AM
Summarizes what I’ve been trying to pull together in my head. Democrats basically won everywhere, high profile and low profile, usually by more than optimistic predictions
In a night of many things to celebrate, don't overlook this one!
BREAKING: Democrats just broke the GOP supermajority in the Mississippi Senate!
In a stunning victory, Democrats gained seats in court-ordered special elections and will now head to Jackson to represent and fight on behalf of their constituents.
In a stunning victory, Democrats gained seats in court-ordered special elections and will now head to Jackson to represent and fight on behalf of their constituents.
November 5, 2025 at 5:22 AM
In a night of many things to celebrate, don't overlook this one!
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Holy shit, the Prop 50 turnout was massive! NYT projecting 10.6 million votes, CA GOV 2022 was 10.9M votes.
November 5, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Holy shit, the Prop 50 turnout was massive! NYT projecting 10.6 million votes, CA GOV 2022 was 10.9M votes.
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BREAKING: Democrat Johnny DuPree has flipped a Republican-held Mississippi Senate district in a special election.
DuPree was previously the mayor of Hattiesburg.
His win imperils the Mississippi Senate GOP's narrow supermajority.
www.mississippifreepress.org/democrat-joh...
DuPree was previously the mayor of Hattiesburg.
His win imperils the Mississippi Senate GOP's narrow supermajority.
www.mississippifreepress.org/democrat-joh...
Democrat Johnny DuPree Flips Republican-Held Mississippi Senate District in Forrest County
Johnny DuPree, a Democrat who served as the mayor of Hattiesburg, Mississippi, for 16 years, has flipped a Republican-held Mississippi Senate seat.
www.mississippifreepress.org
November 5, 2025 at 3:18 AM
BREAKING: Democrat Johnny DuPree has flipped a Republican-held Mississippi Senate district in a special election.
DuPree was previously the mayor of Hattiesburg.
His win imperils the Mississippi Senate GOP's narrow supermajority.
www.mississippifreepress.org/democrat-joh...
DuPree was previously the mayor of Hattiesburg.
His win imperils the Mississippi Senate GOP's narrow supermajority.
www.mississippifreepress.org/democrat-joh...
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In 2023, @runforsomething.net worked with Lily Franklin in a long-shot state house race in rural VA -- no one thought it worth trying, but Lily did, & we had her back. She came within 183 votes of winning. She got back in the fight this year & just flipped the seat red to blue!!!!!!!
November 5, 2025 at 2:58 AM
In 2023, @runforsomething.net worked with Lily Franklin in a long-shot state house race in rural VA -- no one thought it worth trying, but Lily did, & we had her back. She came within 183 votes of winning. She got back in the fight this year & just flipped the seat red to blue!!!!!!!
I hope California did, too!
A bit wild to see lines at urban polling places with just the 1 thing on the ballot and universal and easy mail voting. Seems like folks may be a bit fired up
A bit wild to see lines at urban polling places with just the 1 thing on the ballot and universal and easy mail voting. Seems like folks may be a bit fired up
Virginia/ New Jersey understood the assignment
November 5, 2025 at 2:12 AM
I hope California did, too!
A bit wild to see lines at urban polling places with just the 1 thing on the ballot and universal and easy mail voting. Seems like folks may be a bit fired up
A bit wild to see lines at urban polling places with just the 1 thing on the ballot and universal and easy mail voting. Seems like folks may be a bit fired up
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Virginia/ New Jersey understood the assignment
November 5, 2025 at 1:51 AM
Virginia/ New Jersey understood the assignment
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‼️ WE NEED YOUR HELP! We’re still getting reports of long lines at the polls, and we need your support to keep the pizza coming 🍕🗳️ Because no one should have to skip dinner to do their civic duty.
Donate at polls.pizza/donate & help us spread the word!
Donate at polls.pizza/donate & help us spread the word!
November 5, 2025 at 1:26 AM
‼️ WE NEED YOUR HELP! We’re still getting reports of long lines at the polls, and we need your support to keep the pizza coming 🍕🗳️ Because no one should have to skip dinner to do their civic duty.
Donate at polls.pizza/donate & help us spread the word!
Donate at polls.pizza/donate & help us spread the word!
OMG I would be so embarrassed if I had to get on the stand and testify like this
Like change my name, dye my hair, move to a different country level of embarrassed
Like change my name, dye my hair, move to a different country level of embarrassed
The defense team presses Lairmore on whether the sandwich really 'exploded.' They return to the photo of the sandwich and wrapper on the ground.
"That sandwich hasn't exploded at all, has it?" defense asks.
"It looks like a little bit is coming out towards the bottom," Lairmore replies.
"That sandwich hasn't exploded at all, has it?" defense asks.
"It looks like a little bit is coming out towards the bottom," Lairmore replies.
November 4, 2025 at 9:03 PM
OMG I would be so embarrassed if I had to get on the stand and testify like this
Like change my name, dye my hair, move to a different country level of embarrassed
Like change my name, dye my hair, move to a different country level of embarrassed
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Eeee, it’s Nov 3! Happy book birthday to me! 📖🍰
It’s official! I have a short story collection coming out Nov 3! Pre-orders open now! And look at the gorgeous cover designed in-house by @hollylynwalrath.bsky.social
www.interstellarflightpress.com/houseofillus...
www.interstellarflightpress.com/houseofillus...
The House of Illusionists by Vanessa Fogg
A sea-witch calls to souls from the deep. In modern suburbia, a middle-aged woman fights to keep her daughter from the clutches of a Faerie Queen. . . and finds herself confronting her own past and de...
www.interstellarflightpress.com
November 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Eeee, it’s Nov 3! Happy book birthday to me! 📖🍰