cives.bsky.social
@cives.bsky.social
Book loving engineer
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ICE vs the clergy
November 15, 2025 at 1:32 AM
"They hadn't run, and they could have run with honor. They'd stayed, and he wondered if the path had seemed as clear to them as it did to him now. "
From Terry Pratchett's Night Watch
November 14, 2025 at 1:59 AM
"They did the job they didn't have to do, and they died doing it,...they fought for those who'd been abandoned"
From Terry Pratchett's Night Watch
November 13, 2025 at 2:23 PM
"You took an oath to uphold the law and defend the citizens without fear or favor," said Vines. "And to protect the innocent. That's all they put in. Maybe they thought those were the important things."
From Terry Pratchett's Night Watch
November 13, 2025 at 2:15 PM
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I thought I had gotten good at controlling my expression, but apparently only when I wasn’t feeling actual emotions.
November 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
"How has he even dreamed that a bunch of coppers could slam the cell door on the boss? Well, perhaps it had started here.....If we can't then the law isn't the law"
From Terry Pratchett's Night Watch
November 9, 2025 at 7:01 PM
"But everyone knows they torture people," mumbled Sam.
"Do they?" said Vines. "Then why doesn't anyone do anything about it?"
" 'Cos they torture people."
From Terry Pratchett's Night Watch
November 8, 2025 at 6:34 PM
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You know, it’s not like I’m half-assing this, I am actually trying my best despite the fuck-ups.
November 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
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A troubled nation breathes a sigh of relief as the Hoagie Hurler case is finally adjudicated.

#NotAllHeroesWearCapes
November 6, 2025 at 8:06 PM
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You don’t have to thank me for doing my stupid job. But it is nice.
November 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM
C - "I'm just a pot stirrer today."
S- " You know I came with my bowl and spoon."
November 5, 2025 at 11:22 PM
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Hi, I’m God.

Jesus and I agree that starving the poor so you can build yourself golden bathrooms and golden ballrooms is evil. Anyone who does that shall burn for eternity. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Thanks,

God
November 4, 2025 at 10:09 PM
"The comfort blanket of memories"

From The Book Boyfriend by Jeanna Louise Skinner
November 3, 2025 at 4:37 PM
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This is Angel Falls in Venezuela, with its 807-metre sheer plunge - the tallest waterfall on our planet.

Except - it isn't. There's one that's bigger. MUCH bigger. And when I learned about it this week, my mind was fully blown.

OK. Buckle up! (Especially if you don't have a head for heights.)

1/
November 3, 2025 at 11:07 AM
"He hated being thought of as one of those people that wore stupid ornamental armor. It was gilt by association."

From Terry Pratchett's Night Watch
November 2, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Finally watched Get Out.

Well done movie with some impressive acting and definitely a mess with your head movie.
November 2, 2025 at 2:03 AM
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we had fun with this
November 1, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Mensah cleared her throat in a “you are trying to annoy each other but are mostly annoying me” way.
October 31, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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Eye of hurricane Melissa from NOAA-NHC plane.
October 30, 2025 at 11:37 AM
Today, I'm taking the good ideas of a difficult person and extending that into the world.

My former boss could be difficult, but he was very adamant about reaching out to kids, teens, and young adults and helping them get excited about engineering. We still bring students until our office.
October 30, 2025 at 2:55 PM
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Gizmodo article on next Murderbot novel Platform Decay: gizmodo.com/murderbot-pl...
The Next 'Murderbot' Novel Finally Has a Release Date
Alexander Skarsgård's Apple TV series based on Martha Wells' hit 'Murderbot Diaries' books also has a second season on the way.
gizmodo.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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We've learned from Chicago folks:

If you see ICE lurking: Blow your whistle intermittently
If ICE is kidnapping someone: Blow your whistle continuously
If you hear a whistle: Get to safety if you need to OR Follow the whistle to form a crowd

Stay nonviolent, don’t stay silent!

#WAWhistles
October 29, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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DHS often say assaults against ICE officers have skyrocketed, but fails to provide real data to back that up.

I reviewed ICE's own Fallen Officers page. It tells a much different story, and shows that none of its officer have been killed by an immigrant since the agency was created.
October 29, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Republicans are willing to starve poor children to protect rich men who raped children.

It's just another form of child abuse.
October 29, 2025 at 12:27 AM