D Gardner
@douglasgardner.bsky.social
Pro-choice, pro-grammar, and programmer
"... whose part in discovering the structure of DNA — the genetic blueprint for life — has died."
The "part" didn't die, but this post should.
Also (just an FYI, not a grammar rant), Watson was a deplorable human who took credit from Rosalind Franklin, a much worthier Nobel candidate.
The "part" didn't die, but this post should.
Also (just an FYI, not a grammar rant), Watson was a deplorable human who took credit from Rosalind Franklin, a much worthier Nobel candidate.
November 7, 2025 at 8:39 PM
"... whose part in discovering the structure of DNA — the genetic blueprint for life — has died."
The "part" didn't die, but this post should.
Also (just an FYI, not a grammar rant), Watson was a deplorable human who took credit from Rosalind Franklin, a much worthier Nobel candidate.
The "part" didn't die, but this post should.
Also (just an FYI, not a grammar rant), Watson was a deplorable human who took credit from Rosalind Franklin, a much worthier Nobel candidate.
Judge could have set the date for J6, just as a giant F U to the Trump admin.
October 8, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Judge could have set the date for J6, just as a giant F U to the Trump admin.
He's wrong - my first thought about Alex Fucking Jones is "one of the most horrible ghouls in the history of humanity". The moustache is just window dressing.
September 25, 2025 at 8:51 PM
He's wrong - my first thought about Alex Fucking Jones is "one of the most horrible ghouls in the history of humanity". The moustache is just window dressing.
I'm sure you know the answer better than I, but "no" would be a strong contender for FTFNYT finding out any context for any political piece.
August 26, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I'm sure you know the answer better than I, but "no" would be a strong contender for FTFNYT finding out any context for any political piece.
I am a TPM devotee from its inception, and contributing to this fund AND becoming a paid member of the site are some of the wisest dollars I've spent.
Smart, incisive reporting without the "fillers and extenders", to borrow from the sausage-making realm!
(I am not being compensated for this 😛)
Smart, incisive reporting without the "fillers and extenders", to borrow from the sausage-making realm!
(I am not being compensated for this 😛)
July 23, 2025 at 7:03 PM
I am a TPM devotee from its inception, and contributing to this fund AND becoming a paid member of the site are some of the wisest dollars I've spent.
Smart, incisive reporting without the "fillers and extenders", to borrow from the sausage-making realm!
(I am not being compensated for this 😛)
Smart, incisive reporting without the "fillers and extenders", to borrow from the sausage-making realm!
(I am not being compensated for this 😛)
Perhaps if it's so safe, "Secretary" Noem can lead these fortunate souls back to that land of tranquility. I am so supportive of her that I'm willing to allow the US to do without her "leadership" so that she too can enjoy the calm and restorative pleasures of Haiti.
June 28, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Perhaps if it's so safe, "Secretary" Noem can lead these fortunate souls back to that land of tranquility. I am so supportive of her that I'm willing to allow the US to do without her "leadership" so that she too can enjoy the calm and restorative pleasures of Haiti.
I also have the hardcover, and its design and color scheme are quite attractive, in my not-at-all-fan-boy opinion.
June 28, 2025 at 4:17 PM
I also have the hardcover, and its design and color scheme are quite attractive, in my not-at-all-fan-boy opinion.
I was more stunned at the idea of time spent with Ross Douthat being labeled "interesting".
June 26, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I was more stunned at the idea of time spent with Ross Douthat being labeled "interesting".
Ah yes, the "every once day" construction; truly this man is an intellectual giant.
June 20, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Ah yes, the "every once day" construction; truly this man is an intellectual giant.
The subhed makes an extraordinary assumption that engaging further with AI is objectively good, while reality, climate concerns, and society are pointing out that, um, this is actually crap disguised as content that is relatable/accurate.
June 18, 2025 at 6:55 PM
The subhed makes an extraordinary assumption that engaging further with AI is objectively good, while reality, climate concerns, and society are pointing out that, um, this is actually crap disguised as content that is relatable/accurate.
I'm just here to engage (not necessarily agree) with people who aren't fascists. If I want to feel good about myself, I'll stare longingly in the mirror or something.
June 18, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I'm just here to engage (not necessarily agree) with people who aren't fascists. If I want to feel good about myself, I'll stare longingly in the mirror or something.
Dayton here - well done Cincy! Dayton turned out as well, from my estimate.
June 15, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Dayton here - well done Cincy! Dayton turned out as well, from my estimate.
If only these assholes were as adept at being actual humans as they seemingly are at retconning everything, the world would be a different place.
June 15, 2025 at 3:46 AM
If only these assholes were as adept at being actual humans as they seemingly are at retconning everything, the world would be a different place.
Others have piled on you appropriately for this egregious and revolting piece, and the fact that you have to hand out a GIFT LINK indicates that you realize no one would pay to read this.
June 7, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Others have piled on you appropriately for this egregious and revolting piece, and the fact that you have to hand out a GIFT LINK indicates that you realize no one would pay to read this.
jfc, he just states as fact that lowering taxes increases revenue. btw, since we all pay into SS, you can go fuck yourself if you view it as some sort of entitlement, you fucking waste of DNA.
June 6, 2025 at 9:11 PM
jfc, he just states as fact that lowering taxes increases revenue. btw, since we all pay into SS, you can go fuck yourself if you view it as some sort of entitlement, you fucking waste of DNA.
The AI assistant should be called Conflagration instead of Ember, methinks. Dumpster Fire is also acceptable.
June 4, 2025 at 1:06 AM
The AI assistant should be called Conflagration instead of Ember, methinks. Dumpster Fire is also acceptable.
Ask her about canus corpus, please
May 20, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Ask her about canus corpus, please
The naughty part of my brain interpreted that hand grasping as something more than was intended; my apology to all those who now know this about me.
May 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
The naughty part of my brain interpreted that hand grasping as something more than was intended; my apology to all those who now know this about me.
Reposted by D Gardner
He got unprecedented access to US data for his AI, enough federal contracts and government support for Starlink and SpaceX that they’re all set for money for awhile, and he made the government investigations go away. It was an astonishing payoff on his investment. And now he’s getting out of town.
May 20, 2025 at 3:15 PM
He got unprecedented access to US data for his AI, enough federal contracts and government support for Starlink and SpaceX that they’re all set for money for awhile, and he made the government investigations go away. It was an astonishing payoff on his investment. And now he’s getting out of town.
Any Dem who supports this bullshit - and to be clear, it's bullshit even if Trump weren't in office - should be ashamed of themselves.
May 19, 2025 at 8:46 PM
Any Dem who supports this bullshit - and to be clear, it's bullshit even if Trump weren't in office - should be ashamed of themselves.