John Chu
@zzchu.bsky.social
Part of me wishes not knowing everyone's thoughts that social media allows. The other part is learning uncomfortable truths about our fellow human beings.
Adam Engst from @tidbits.com remembers David Lerner of Tekserve. tidbits.com/2025/12/08/r...
Remembering David Lerner of Tekserve - TidBITS
David Lerner, remembered by many for his “May You have 1000 Backups and Never Need One” email signature, has died at 72. Read Sam Roberts’s obituary in the New York Times; we revisit his and Tekserve’...
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December 9, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Adam Engst from @tidbits.com remembers David Lerner of Tekserve. tidbits.com/2025/12/08/r...
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I am not live posting the whole argument here because I want to listen closely to Trump v. Slaughter. But the solicitor general for Trump just said the point here in killing the independence of agencies like the FTC is that executive branch officers must “fear and obey” the president. Wow. #SCOTUS
December 8, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I am not live posting the whole argument here because I want to listen closely to Trump v. Slaughter. But the solicitor general for Trump just said the point here in killing the independence of agencies like the FTC is that executive branch officers must “fear and obey” the president. Wow. #SCOTUS
Every message from Democratic politicians about the proposed 12 billion dollar farmers bailout should be *why* do they need it? Who or What caused this issue? Be crystal clear.
December 8, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Every message from Democratic politicians about the proposed 12 billion dollar farmers bailout should be *why* do they need it? Who or What caused this issue? Be crystal clear.
Maintenance increase at our co-op. Orange Idiot hurting regular folks. It is definitely NOT a con job.
December 7, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Maintenance increase at our co-op. Orange Idiot hurting regular folks. It is definitely NOT a con job.
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“The Nativity scene at a Catholic church in Dedham is without the baby Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, with a sign criticizing federal immigration action instead taking Jesus’s place in the manger.” www.boston.com/news/local-n...
'ICE was here': Dedham church's Nativity scene protests immigration crackdown
The Nativity scene at St. Susanna Parish in Dedham holds "the mirror up to what’s happening," Father Stephen Josoma said.
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December 5, 2025 at 1:32 AM
“The Nativity scene at a Catholic church in Dedham is without the baby Jesus, Mary, and Joseph, with a sign criticizing federal immigration action instead taking Jesus’s place in the manger.” www.boston.com/news/local-n...
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A court order issued Wednesday revealed that the city Department of Investigation has an ongoing investigation of whether Mayor Eric Adams violated ethics laws — a probe that is proceeding even after the mayor got his corruption case tossed.
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City Investigators Haven't Given Up on Probing Eric Adams’ Conduct, Judge’s Order Reveals
Judge Dale Ho, forced by the Trump Justice Department to dismiss corruption charges against the mayor, opens the door for the Department of Investigation or Campaign Finance Board to use sealed…
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December 4, 2025 at 12:14 AM
A court order issued Wednesday revealed that the city Department of Investigation has an ongoing investigation of whether Mayor Eric Adams violated ethics laws — a probe that is proceeding even after the mayor got his corruption case tossed.
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What’s worse: classified info on a Signal Chat or storing boxes of classified docs on your bathroom in Florida. 🤔
December 4, 2025 at 11:37 AM
What’s worse: classified info on a Signal Chat or storing boxes of classified docs on your bathroom in Florida. 🤔
The same Trump and Hegseth all pissed off about reminding troops to not follow illegal orders is now trying to scapegoat folks that followed his illegal orders?
December 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM
The same Trump and Hegseth all pissed off about reminding troops to not follow illegal orders is now trying to scapegoat folks that followed his illegal orders?
Kevin Hassett the guy brazenly lying to us about gas prices (which is easily verified) and price of Thanksgiving is favored to be Fed Chair? That really creates trust in the US Dollar for sure. 🙄. Not to mention having to see that smug smirk every time he’s on tv.
December 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Kevin Hassett the guy brazenly lying to us about gas prices (which is easily verified) and price of Thanksgiving is favored to be Fed Chair? That really creates trust in the US Dollar for sure. 🙄. Not to mention having to see that smug smirk every time he’s on tv.
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An important part of arresting the consolidation of authoritarianism is convincing corporations and institutions that Trump will eventually be out of power and at that point they’ll face consequences for their actions and by that standard this is a good sign
Jamie Dimon says JPM hasn't given to the ballroom because "anything we do, since we do a lot of contracts with governments here and around the world, we have to be very careful about how anything is perceived." Adds "And also how the next DOJ is going to deal with."
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November 30, 2025 at 5:17 AM
An important part of arresting the consolidation of authoritarianism is convincing corporations and institutions that Trump will eventually be out of power and at that point they’ll face consequences for their actions and by that standard this is a good sign
Great show. It’s not only NYC that has Thanksgiving Day parades. Great vibe and looks really cold in Chicago.
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November 28, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Great show. It’s not only NYC that has Thanksgiving Day parades. Great vibe and looks really cold in Chicago.
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Toblerone tastes great but the triangle shape of the chocolate roll/bar and the crappy aluminum foil means I’m losing precious chocolate crumbs all over the table. So annoying!
November 25, 2025 at 8:32 PM
Toblerone tastes great but the triangle shape of the chocolate roll/bar and the crappy aluminum foil means I’m losing precious chocolate crumbs all over the table. So annoying!
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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Astronaut. Navy captain. Combat veteran. Public servant. If Mark Kelly isn't your definition of an American hero, it's time to get a new dictionary.
November 24, 2025 at 8:35 PM
Astronaut. Navy captain. Combat veteran. Public servant. If Mark Kelly isn't your definition of an American hero, it's time to get a new dictionary.
This is how the Trump administration shows their “support” of our honored military veterans—by trying to persecute one that speaks out in defense of the Constitution. Trump knows nothing about service and patriotism. Trump only wants to service himself.
November 24, 2025 at 11:44 PM
This is how the Trump administration shows their “support” of our honored military veterans—by trying to persecute one that speaks out in defense of the Constitution. Trump knows nothing about service and patriotism. Trump only wants to service himself.
Insert Nelson Ha, ha gif.
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Judge dismisses James Comey and Letitia James indictments over 'unlawful' prosecutor appointment
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November 24, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Insert Nelson Ha, ha gif.
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“Trump’s power is visibly diminishing, so the price of Bitcoin, which has in effect become a bet on Trumpism, has plunged.” @pkrugman.bsky.social
The Trump Trade is Unraveling
Tells from the crypto crash
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November 24, 2025 at 3:57 PM
“Trump’s power is visibly diminishing, so the price of Bitcoin, which has in effect become a bet on Trumpism, has plunged.” @pkrugman.bsky.social
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We know exactly what happened if the son of a D president was named to a board seat of a foreign company for a tiny fraction of the money Javanka are receiving from the Saudis. And Hunter didn't influence policy, and Biden didn't profit personally. It be a big never ending scandal.
November 23, 2025 at 11:52 PM
We know exactly what happened if the son of a D president was named to a board seat of a foreign company for a tiny fraction of the money Javanka are receiving from the Saudis. And Hunter didn't influence policy, and Biden didn't profit personally. It be a big never ending scandal.
Was thinking about Perry’s Ice Cream when went to the NYS fair this summer. Too bad not in NYC stores. 🙁Will have to get Tilamook ( which is just as good) from Stop and Shop.
November 23, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Was thinking about Perry’s Ice Cream when went to the NYS fair this summer. Too bad not in NYC stores. 🙁Will have to get Tilamook ( which is just as good) from Stop and Shop.
That German Doner Kebab place should do a Thanksgiving version. Turkey kebab, sweet potato fries, gravy, cranberry sauce etc and pumpkin pie slice.
November 23, 2025 at 2:08 PM
That German Doner Kebab place should do a Thanksgiving version. Turkey kebab, sweet potato fries, gravy, cranberry sauce etc and pumpkin pie slice.
The closing scene of a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving reveals how selfish Snoopy is: Couldn't he have shared the Turkey he had hidden instead of the popcorn and toast. Man's best friend.
November 22, 2025 at 11:42 PM
The closing scene of a Charlie Brown Thanksgiving reveals how selfish Snoopy is: Couldn't he have shared the Turkey he had hidden instead of the popcorn and toast. Man's best friend.
Today’s leaders need more knowledge about technology and how things work and implications before making rules.
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Lawmakers Want to Ban VPNs—And They Have No Idea What They're Doing
It's unfortunately no longer enough to force websites to check your government-issued ID before you can access certain content, because politicians have now discovered that people are using Virtual Pr...
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November 22, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Today’s leaders need more knowledge about technology and how things work and implications before making rules.
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Notice Mamdani charmed Trump on live TV without backing down on any stances. He didn't water himself down, he didn't even take back calling Trump a fascist. Moderates would say butter him up, or try to appear more right-wing. Voters can see through that—and evidently so does he!
November 22, 2025 at 12:54 AM
Notice Mamdani charmed Trump on live TV without backing down on any stances. He didn't water himself down, he didn't even take back calling Trump a fascist. Moderates would say butter him up, or try to appear more right-wing. Voters can see through that—and evidently so does he!