Chris Hillman
@chill-man.bsky.social
Artist, Hacker, Programmer, fueled by rage, anti-depressants, and coffee. I love Maine, Python, web dev, my VW GTI, art, animation, RPGs, game dev. I hate getting distracted by making a profile.
October 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Voice of the Boomer generation “I got mine, fuck you.”
May 4, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Voice of the Boomer generation “I got mine, fuck you.”
Another thing to know is that there are parallel systems that seem to be similar in agencies due to vendor lock-ins, congressional earmarks, and compatibility with other systems. So 4 LMSs might be due to one works with HR, one supports video content, one is internal, and one is for contractors.
I've not been looking closely but saw that the "waste" in some agencies includes software licenses which were "unused". Given that I am old, I remember when the US Government was the #1 pirate of PKZip, learning that an extra license is better than a lawsuit.
Some canceled contracts were for agency subscriptions to media outlets and academic journals, which federal workers say they need to stay informed, the data shows; others were for software, training, research studies, office furniture, and cleanings, the AP reports.
February 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Another thing to know is that there are parallel systems that seem to be similar in agencies due to vendor lock-ins, congressional earmarks, and compatibility with other systems. So 4 LMSs might be due to one works with HR, one supports video content, one is internal, and one is for contractors.
I've not been looking closely but saw that the "waste" in some agencies includes software licenses which were "unused". Given that I am old, I remember when the US Government was the #1 pirate of PKZip, learning that an extra license is better than a lawsuit.
Some canceled contracts were for agency subscriptions to media outlets and academic journals, which federal workers say they need to stay informed, the data shows; others were for software, training, research studies, office furniture, and cleanings, the AP reports.
Amid chaos, new report reveals 40 percent of DOGE cuts won't save any money
The fails keep coming.
www.motherjones.com
February 26, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I've not been looking closely but saw that the "waste" in some agencies includes software licenses which were "unused". Given that I am old, I remember when the US Government was the #1 pirate of PKZip, learning that an extra license is better than a lawsuit.
I'm sure that RFK Jr would say that Ebola has just as much a right to exist as a 5 year old child.
February 26, 2025 at 6:20 PM
I'm sure that RFK Jr would say that Ebola has just as much a right to exist as a 5 year old child.
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The Elon Musk backed pro-Russian candidate in Romania, Calin Georgescu has been arrested. Authorities raided him like the crook he is and found at least $10 million in cash and tickets to Moscow. He may have also bumped his head a little bit too.
February 26, 2025 at 12:01 PM
The Elon Musk backed pro-Russian candidate in Romania, Calin Georgescu has been arrested. Authorities raided him like the crook he is and found at least $10 million in cash and tickets to Moscow. He may have also bumped his head a little bit too.
Buckle in people. The next four years will be very hard. Buy non-perishable food and plant a garden. Get ready to both be jobless and help the jobless.
February 1, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Buckle in people. The next four years will be very hard. Buy non-perishable food and plant a garden. Get ready to both be jobless and help the jobless.
Spicy take: I hope they do EVERYTHING in Project 2025. I hope it radicalizes the generation who will take over and depose these tyrants with the weapons they have forged. The next 4 years are going to be HARD, be ready.
January 29, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Spicy take: I hope they do EVERYTHING in Project 2025. I hope it radicalizes the generation who will take over and depose these tyrants with the weapons they have forged. The next 4 years are going to be HARD, be ready.
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I've seen a child with tetanus, I've treated near fatal infections after chicken pox, and I've pronounced children dead from COVID whose parents refused to have them vaccinated.
We have lost our minds... and are about to lose so many of our precious children.
We have lost our minds... and are about to lose so many of our precious children.
December 13, 2024 at 1:38 PM
I've seen a child with tetanus, I've treated near fatal infections after chicken pox, and I've pronounced children dead from COVID whose parents refused to have them vaccinated.
We have lost our minds... and are about to lose so many of our precious children.
We have lost our minds... and are about to lose so many of our precious children.
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Me: Dr. Salk your vaccine will save so many children!
Salk: Well thank God
Me: Of course they will grow up
Salk: Well I hope so
Me: And get old
Salk: I guess?
Me: And eventually vote for lunatics who will try to stop your vaccine
Salk: what now
Me: And leave NATO
Salk: shit
Salk: Well thank God
Me: Of course they will grow up
Salk: Well I hope so
Me: And get old
Salk: I guess?
Me: And eventually vote for lunatics who will try to stop your vaccine
Salk: what now
Me: And leave NATO
Salk: shit
December 13, 2024 at 5:33 PM
Me: Dr. Salk your vaccine will save so many children!
Salk: Well thank God
Me: Of course they will grow up
Salk: Well I hope so
Me: And get old
Salk: I guess?
Me: And eventually vote for lunatics who will try to stop your vaccine
Salk: what now
Me: And leave NATO
Salk: shit
Salk: Well thank God
Me: Of course they will grow up
Salk: Well I hope so
Me: And get old
Salk: I guess?
Me: And eventually vote for lunatics who will try to stop your vaccine
Salk: what now
Me: And leave NATO
Salk: shit
well, all my loyal followers need to know that I passed my SANS GREM certification. My brain is mush, my body is weak, but I persevered and have recertified for the third time.
December 13, 2024 at 4:25 PM
well, all my loyal followers need to know that I passed my SANS GREM certification. My brain is mush, my body is weak, but I persevered and have recertified for the third time.
So I'm not 100% politics (sorry, not sorry) I'm working on recertificifying my SANS GREM cert and am knee deep in relearning assembly. As someone with an Art degree this is A LOT.
December 12, 2024 at 12:19 PM
So I'm not 100% politics (sorry, not sorry) I'm working on recertificifying my SANS GREM cert and am knee deep in relearning assembly. As someone with an Art degree this is A LOT.
I didn't see this... I'm horrified. VOA was a bastion of spreading democracy and liberty throughout the world. It was our voice to the world, as US citizens. Now it's fox news international. Like when Trump bragged to the UN about beating HRC in the election. 🤮
Trump has appointed election denier Kari Lake to lead the news organization VOA. It is obviously a terrible match but I don’t think people understand how big a deal the agency is, and how easily it can be turned into a mouthpiece for Trump. open.substack.com/pub/donmoyni...
Capturing State Media: Trump Edition
The weaponization of Voice of America is a preview of a second Trump term
open.substack.com
December 12, 2024 at 12:14 PM
I didn't see this... I'm horrified. VOA was a bastion of spreading democracy and liberty throughout the world. It was our voice to the world, as US citizens. Now it's fox news international. Like when Trump bragged to the UN about beating HRC in the election. 🤮
50 something and way less fucks than my teens.
I feel like I’m re-experiencing my teenage angst as a 40 something year old adult. Raise your hand if you too are out of fucks to give 🤚
December 12, 2024 at 2:46 AM
50 something and way less fucks than my teens.
This is exactly what we need when Trump has RFK as the head of the HHS director. I for one welcome our new scary virus overlords.
December 9, 2024 at 2:21 PM
This is exactly what we need when Trump has RFK as the head of the HHS director. I for one welcome our new scary virus overlords.
Trying so hard to be motivated.
December 9, 2024 at 2:17 PM
Trying so hard to be motivated.
Totally normal US President talk.
Let me get this straight? Trump dithers on about the situation in Syria and his concern is what's best for Russia?
December 9, 2024 at 2:16 PM
Totally normal US President talk.
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The Skate Mind Project is working to bring psychological first aid to the skatepark — promoting stronger relationships within skating culture, and emphasizing parks and shops as community centers.
The U.S. is facing a youth mental health crisis. These skaters want to help
The Skate Mind Project is working to bring psychological first aid to the skatepark — promoting stronger relationships within skating culture, and emphasizing parks and shops as community centers.
www.npr.org
December 2, 2024 at 10:48 PM
The Skate Mind Project is working to bring psychological first aid to the skatepark — promoting stronger relationships within skating culture, and emphasizing parks and shops as community centers.
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Ford pardoned Nixon. GHWB pardoned the Iran-Contra crew. Clinton pardoned Marc Rich and his half brother. Trump pardoned Steve Bannon, Mike Flynn, Roger Stone, and Charles Fucking Kushner!
Joe Biden pardoning his own son doesn't come close to any of those truly controversial pardons. Get a grip.
Joe Biden pardoning his own son doesn't come close to any of those truly controversial pardons. Get a grip.
December 2, 2024 at 8:55 PM
Ford pardoned Nixon. GHWB pardoned the Iran-Contra crew. Clinton pardoned Marc Rich and his half brother. Trump pardoned Steve Bannon, Mike Flynn, Roger Stone, and Charles Fucking Kushner!
Joe Biden pardoning his own son doesn't come close to any of those truly controversial pardons. Get a grip.
Joe Biden pardoning his own son doesn't come close to any of those truly controversial pardons. Get a grip.
One year later and I've got a more than 75% failure rate on the lights I only bought last year. So awesome throwing stuff away.
December 2, 2024 at 10:46 PM
One year later and I've got a more than 75% failure rate on the lights I only bought last year. So awesome throwing stuff away.
I think a lot of the US will have questions about limiting executive power after 2025, of course it will be too late, but the right discussion to have at any point. "At least we cemented the checks and balances before the GOP elected the clone they made from Hitler, Mussolini, and Franco."
The issue isn’t whether he acted rightly or not. It’s about the legitimacy of allowing one person, even the president, to hold such power. Neither Biden nor anyone else in charge should have the authority to do this.
President Biden did correct a judicial error. That was nothing but a witch hunt against Hunter. Plain and simple. I want to see this same fire when Trump pardons the treasonous January 6th terrorists.
December 2, 2024 at 2:05 PM
I think a lot of the US will have questions about limiting executive power after 2025, of course it will be too late, but the right discussion to have at any point. "At least we cemented the checks and balances before the GOP elected the clone they made from Hitler, Mussolini, and Franco."
Oh, just wait.. No one sounds like Trump, especially ice cream grandpa.
News Analysis: In pardoning his son Hunter Biden, President Biden sounded a lot like President-elect Donald Trump by complaining about selective prosecution and political pressure, questioning the fairness of a system that Biden had until now long defended, our White House correspondent writes.
Analysis: In Pardoning Hunter, Biden Sounds a Lot Like Trump
President Biden complained about selective prosecution and political pressure in a system he has spent his public life defending.
nyti.ms
December 2, 2024 at 1:59 PM
Oh, just wait.. No one sounds like Trump, especially ice cream grandpa.
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House Democrats are considering pushing aside some of their most senior leaders from top posts in the next Congress, driven by a worry that aging members are not up to the task of countering President-elect Trump and his loyal Republican allies in Congress.
Democrats Weigh Dumping Jerrold Nadler for Jamie Raskin in House Judiciary Committee
Some House Democrats want to oust aging committee leaders like Representative Jerrold Nadler in favor of younger lawmakers who they see as better suited to take on the president.
www.nytimes.com
December 1, 2024 at 12:11 AM
House Democrats are considering pushing aside some of their most senior leaders from top posts in the next Congress, driven by a worry that aging members are not up to the task of countering President-elect Trump and his loyal Republican allies in Congress.
More bad news, I tried the salted caramel frosty at Wendy's... Sorry but I think it tastes like butterscotch.
December 1, 2024 at 1:26 AM
More bad news, I tried the salted caramel frosty at Wendy's... Sorry but I think it tastes like butterscotch.
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We saw how big corporations that gobbled up competitors over the years had the power to pad profits under the cover of inflation.
Trump's tariffs will likely be the next shock they'll happily pass onto consumers.
The result? A massive transfer of wealth to corporate America.
Trump's tariffs will likely be the next shock they'll happily pass onto consumers.
The result? A massive transfer of wealth to corporate America.
"We Will Pass Those Tariff Costs Back To The Consumer," Says CEO Of AutoZone. Here's A Look At Other Companies Raising Prices - Columbia Sportswear (NASDAQ:COLM), AutoZone (NYSE:AZO)
buff.ly
November 28, 2024 at 12:00 AM
We saw how big corporations that gobbled up competitors over the years had the power to pad profits under the cover of inflation.
Trump's tariffs will likely be the next shock they'll happily pass onto consumers.
The result? A massive transfer of wealth to corporate America.
Trump's tariffs will likely be the next shock they'll happily pass onto consumers.
The result? A massive transfer of wealth to corporate America.