Bud Ryerson
@budryerson.bsky.social
curious, kind, gentle, witty, game
honorary native son of san francisco
honorary native son of san francisco
How about some compensation to families for refrigerators full of formerly frozen, perishable and now-spoiled food?
December 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
How about some compensation to families for refrigerators full of formerly frozen, perishable and now-spoiled food?
PG&E or The City or somebody should be handing out dry ice so people can keep their refrigerators cool.
December 23, 2025 at 1:35 AM
PG&E or The City or somebody should be handing out dry ice so people can keep their refrigerators cool.
"I'm not black, but there's a whole lot of times I wish I could say I'm not white."
Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa
December 22, 2025 at 12:21 AM
"I'm not black, but there's a whole lot of times I wish I could say I'm not white."
Frank Zappa
Frank Zappa
A private, unregulated credit market grew up outside of the government regulated public banking system and this unctuous asshole thinks the answer is to de-regulated the banks... again?
December 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
A private, unregulated credit market grew up outside of the government regulated public banking system and this unctuous asshole thinks the answer is to de-regulated the banks... again?
"A mockery of our system of justice?" Like they care? Isn't that the entire point of the exercise?
December 11, 2025 at 10:00 PM
"A mockery of our system of justice?" Like they care? Isn't that the entire point of the exercise?
Will the PRC learn from our example that it's okay to hijack boats from countries you don't like and seize the cargo, like maybe a boatload of Nvidia chips from Taiwan?
December 11, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Will the PRC learn from our example that it's okay to hijack boats from countries you don't like and seize the cargo, like maybe a boatload of Nvidia chips from Taiwan?
Are the word and letter counts similar between documents?
December 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Are the word and letter counts similar between documents?
If we get rid of lights and made every intersection a four-way stop, traffic would slow to a crawl all over town... if that's what we really want to do.
December 6, 2025 at 10:04 PM
If we get rid of lights and made every intersection a four-way stop, traffic would slow to a crawl all over town... if that's what we really want to do.
I assume she means the Irish ☘️.
December 2, 2025 at 12:37 AM
I assume she means the Irish ☘️.
My post is moot now; the Senate passed the House "Files" bill.
But Sen. Kaine thought the filibuster was on the table.
"More likely, the chaos of continuing the shutdown would have led them (Republicans) to eliminate the Senate filibuster"
- Tim Kaine: Why I Voted to End the Shutdown, NYT, 12NOV2025
But Sen. Kaine thought the filibuster was on the table.
"More likely, the chaos of continuing the shutdown would have led them (Republicans) to eliminate the Senate filibuster"
- Tim Kaine: Why I Voted to End the Shutdown, NYT, 12NOV2025
November 19, 2025 at 12:01 AM
My post is moot now; the Senate passed the House "Files" bill.
But Sen. Kaine thought the filibuster was on the table.
"More likely, the chaos of continuing the shutdown would have led them (Republicans) to eliminate the Senate filibuster"
- Tim Kaine: Why I Voted to End the Shutdown, NYT, 12NOV2025
But Sen. Kaine thought the filibuster was on the table.
"More likely, the chaos of continuing the shutdown would have led them (Republicans) to eliminate the Senate filibuster"
- Tim Kaine: Why I Voted to End the Shutdown, NYT, 12NOV2025
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) sacrificed affordable healthcare for millions of Americans to save the filibuster rule and thus ensure that the Epstein Files never see the light of day.
November 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Sen. Tim Kaine (D-VA) sacrificed affordable healthcare for millions of Americans to save the filibuster rule and thus ensure that the Epstein Files never see the light of day.
Imagine if Kit Kat had been killed by a coyote. Progressive San Francisco's (and Heather Knight's) brain would have exploded.
November 15, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Imagine if Kit Kat had been killed by a coyote. Progressive San Francisco's (and Heather Knight's) brain would have exploded.
One woman drove to an airfield in Morocco, climbed in a C130, flew solo to Albuquerque, landed, showered, changed clothes and drove out to the suburbs in less than ten minutes without a word of dialogue.
November 14, 2025 at 6:57 PM
One woman drove to an airfield in Morocco, climbed in a C130, flew solo to Albuquerque, landed, showered, changed clothes and drove out to the suburbs in less than ten minutes without a word of dialogue.
Excuse me, but "mandatory"? Like flee the country or go to jail mandatory? Don't be a jackass, Scott.
November 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Excuse me, but "mandatory"? Like flee the country or go to jail mandatory? Don't be a jackass, Scott.
What Tim means is the "filibuster rule." The actual use of endless speeches to block legislation (a *real* filibuster) was not threatened.
November 13, 2025 at 6:26 PM
What Tim means is the "filibuster rule." The actual use of endless speeches to block legislation (a *real* filibuster) was not threatened.
We're half through. It's disappointing. Not the "real" story. It's impressive to look at, but difficult to watch. Many scenes are unbearable, but for the wrong reasons. Many are laughable. Even the gore is slapstick. The tone and the music are all "off" somehow. Still, we will finish it tonight.
November 8, 2025 at 9:38 PM
We're half through. It's disappointing. Not the "real" story. It's impressive to look at, but difficult to watch. Many scenes are unbearable, but for the wrong reasons. Many are laughable. Even the gore is slapstick. The tone and the music are all "off" somehow. Still, we will finish it tonight.
Hey, I've got an idea! Why doesn't the government just hold on to all that the money, and then pay for each person's care when they get sick, as they need it.
November 8, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Hey, I've got an idea! Why doesn't the government just hold on to all that the money, and then pay for each person's care when they get sick, as they need it.
You're quoting the Exec. Dir. of the California Republican Party that Pelosi's chosen successor is Connie Chan? Did you ask her about that?
November 7, 2025 at 12:19 AM
You're quoting the Exec. Dir. of the California Republican Party that Pelosi's chosen successor is Connie Chan? Did you ask her about that?
I'm happy that you included "Miracle Mile." The acting is terrible, but the premise is great, and the ending is unforgettable.
November 4, 2025 at 7:35 AM
I'm happy that you included "Miracle Mile." The acting is terrible, but the premise is great, and the ending is unforgettable.
I grew up on Little Tavern, which was a southern to mid-Atlantic thing. A long time ago, they were displace by Krystal. Then, when I wound up in NYC, I thought White Castle would be similar or the same. I was horribly wrong. Now, whenever I am in the South, Krystal is still my go-to "death ball."
November 1, 2025 at 7:20 PM
I grew up on Little Tavern, which was a southern to mid-Atlantic thing. A long time ago, they were displace by Krystal. Then, when I wound up in NYC, I thought White Castle would be similar or the same. I was horribly wrong. Now, whenever I am in the South, Krystal is still my go-to "death ball."
In a normal world, this defrocking would be merely one step toward Mr. Andrew's inevitable trial. You can't out a prince in the dock, I suppose.
October 31, 2025 at 10:48 PM
In a normal world, this defrocking would be merely one step toward Mr. Andrew's inevitable trial. You can't out a prince in the dock, I suppose.
As though they were magic talismans, my wife and I carry our passport cards with us wherever we go. I hope that we'll never need them. Devil don't care 'bout yo' paper, I'm sure.
October 30, 2025 at 7:23 PM
As though they were magic talismans, my wife and I carry our passport cards with us wherever we go. I hope that we'll never need them. Devil don't care 'bout yo' paper, I'm sure.
Q: "What percentage of Americans is represented by the 45 Senators who voted against the CR?"
A: A majority - 51.8%
A: A majority - 51.8%
October 29, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Q: "What percentage of Americans is represented by the 45 Senators who voted against the CR?"
A: A majority - 51.8%
A: A majority - 51.8%
I know Dead of Winter is supposed to be, and is, a horror movie; but I cried three times. Emma Thompson is very good at what she does.
October 29, 2025 at 1:08 AM
I know Dead of Winter is supposed to be, and is, a horror movie; but I cried three times. Emma Thompson is very good at what she does.
A 3°C rise by 2050 means billions of needless deaths, destruction of marine ecosystems, alteration of ocean currents, extinction of animals and plants, sea level rise, violent weather, irreversible tipping points and other unexpected consequences — but it won't be the end of humanity. So, okay then.
October 28, 2025 at 8:13 PM
A 3°C rise by 2050 means billions of needless deaths, destruction of marine ecosystems, alteration of ocean currents, extinction of animals and plants, sea level rise, violent weather, irreversible tipping points and other unexpected consequences — but it won't be the end of humanity. So, okay then.