Goth or Ostro-goth
@edwardericsonjr.bsky.social
I build things and sometimes I write things. I try to align my opinions with the facts, rather than the other way around.
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What Crapulous Maximus will do, re Kennedy Center Honors (pin this): He will appoint himself host and MC, and then script a "by popular accolade" "surprise" slot for himself among the honorees.
He will do this probably every year.
He will do this probably every year.
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If BlueSky suspends someone, natural justice requires, surely, that they be given some explanation? @jay.bsky.team #sarahkendzior
November 11, 2025 at 5:04 AM
If BlueSky suspends someone, natural justice requires, surely, that they be given some explanation? @jay.bsky.team #sarahkendzior
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Uhm, what happened to Sarah Kendzior, @support.bsky.team? She is the one who was among, if not the first one to warn about Trump.
Yo, @support.bsky.team, bring back @sarahkendzior.bsky.social.
November 11, 2025 at 5:42 AM
Uhm, what happened to Sarah Kendzior, @support.bsky.team? She is the one who was among, if not the first one to warn about Trump.
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Bluesky suspended Sarah Kendzior today for no reason whatsoever. She just shared excerpts of her articles, which were as always incisive and not offensive at all. Hey @pfrazee.com this is super not OK. I know her- we've interacted a fair bit via chats and her work is essential.
November 11, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Bluesky suspended Sarah Kendzior today for no reason whatsoever. She just shared excerpts of her articles, which were as always incisive and not offensive at all. Hey @pfrazee.com this is super not OK. I know her- we've interacted a fair bit via chats and her work is essential.
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there's a moment in PARADISE LOST where Satan arrives in Eden and realizes Hell isn't a place; it's a thing he carries within him and it'll follow him wherever he goes. and i think about that when i see these awful rich men whose monstrous wealth has enriched them not at all
“whatever club he’s invited to join has been devalued by the invitation”
November 11, 2025 at 6:31 AM
there's a moment in PARADISE LOST where Satan arrives in Eden and realizes Hell isn't a place; it's a thing he carries within him and it'll follow him wherever he goes. and i think about that when i see these awful rich men whose monstrous wealth has enriched them not at all
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It's natural to have a culture of distrust of animal spirits, populist reasoning, excess ambition, and long term/big thinking. They all tend their little gardens. Then you add a corrupt violent opposition, billionaire oligarchy and a hostile media and Bob's your uncle. They're helpless, useless.
November 11, 2025 at 12:53 AM
It's natural to have a culture of distrust of animal spirits, populist reasoning, excess ambition, and long term/big thinking. They all tend their little gardens. Then you add a corrupt violent opposition, billionaire oligarchy and a hostile media and Bob's your uncle. They're helpless, useless.
Fraud. It's what he does. It's who he likes. It's everything to this President.
NEW: Trump pardons the husband of GOP Rep. Diana Harshbarger.
Bob Harshbarger pleaded guilty to fraud & distributing kidney drugs from China that weren't FDA approved.
His wife was an officer in the company, but claimed she wasn't involved.
The WH says the pardon was not related to his last name
Bob Harshbarger pleaded guilty to fraud & distributing kidney drugs from China that weren't FDA approved.
His wife was an officer in the company, but claimed she wasn't involved.
The WH says the pardon was not related to his last name
Trump Pardons the Husband of a Republican Congressional Ally
www.nytimes.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Fraud. It's what he does. It's who he likes. It's everything to this President.
"Deductibility of interest on auto loans" is so insane I can totally believe they did it.
November 11, 2025 at 1:54 AM
"Deductibility of interest on auto loans" is so insane I can totally believe they did it.
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Why is the "we must be united!" hectoring directed at people who are mad at the Cavers and not to the Cavers? Everyone who's mad was united, then the Cave Caucus walked across the aisle and betrayed what the public had been told was the Dem position.
The sooner we get past internal recriminations and back to fighting united, the better off we all are — the likelier our victory next November.
November 10, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Why is the "we must be united!" hectoring directed at people who are mad at the Cavers and not to the Cavers? Everyone who's mad was united, then the Cave Caucus walked across the aisle and betrayed what the public had been told was the Dem position.
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The TLDR: she’s a rando whose parents are commercial real estate millionaires. She got the attention of S.F. / SV Elites by saying stupid shit online. Doesn’t have any cognizable skills other than starting fake businesses that all fail because they are really hobby projects.
November 10, 2025 at 11:10 PM
The TLDR: she’s a rando whose parents are commercial real estate millionaires. She got the attention of S.F. / SV Elites by saying stupid shit online. Doesn’t have any cognizable skills other than starting fake businesses that all fail because they are really hobby projects.
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We knew we would have wins and losses. Today was one battle in a long war. Now, the General Strike (Economic Blackout) will need to be the path we take to Healthcare for All.
November 10, 2025 at 10:31 AM
We knew we would have wins and losses. Today was one battle in a long war. Now, the General Strike (Economic Blackout) will need to be the path we take to Healthcare for All.
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But now and then, I go to a party, get drunk/
And the next morning, I can't for the life of me (detachable jetway)/
Remember what I did with it (detachable jetway) 🎶
"Mobile lounge"?!
You ain't nothin' but a bus ride to the sky 🎶
And the next morning, I can't for the life of me (detachable jetway)/
Remember what I did with it (detachable jetway) 🎶
"Mobile lounge"?!
You ain't nothin' but a bus ride to the sky 🎶
A mobile lounge carrying passengers crashed at Washington Dulles International Airport on Monday, injuring more than a dozen people and causing some damage to the terminal.
Mobile Lounge Crashes at Dulles Airport, Causing Injuries and Damage
More than a dozen people were hurt and will be evaluated at a hospital. Air travel has been hampered in recent days by the government shutdown.
nyti.ms
November 11, 2025 at 12:53 AM
But now and then, I go to a party, get drunk/
And the next morning, I can't for the life of me (detachable jetway)/
Remember what I did with it (detachable jetway) 🎶
"Mobile lounge"?!
You ain't nothin' but a bus ride to the sky 🎶
And the next morning, I can't for the life of me (detachable jetway)/
Remember what I did with it (detachable jetway) 🎶
"Mobile lounge"?!
You ain't nothin' but a bus ride to the sky 🎶
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honestly Violent J would be a much better president
November 10, 2025 at 9:36 PM
honestly Violent J would be a much better president
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They already won. Why would they bother to negotiate now?
Meanwhile Squeaker Johnson is busy trying to figure out how to end the shutdown without swearing in the new rep who will sign the discharge petition. Until Trump convinces Nancy Mace to unsign it, this is a big problem for them.
Meanwhile Squeaker Johnson is busy trying to figure out how to end the shutdown without swearing in the new rep who will sign the discharge petition. Until Trump convinces Nancy Mace to unsign it, this is a big problem for them.
In the most predictable development ever, Mike Johnson is not committing to hold a House vote on ACA subsidies
November 10, 2025 at 10:41 PM
They already won. Why would they bother to negotiate now?
Meanwhile Squeaker Johnson is busy trying to figure out how to end the shutdown without swearing in the new rep who will sign the discharge petition. Until Trump convinces Nancy Mace to unsign it, this is a big problem for them.
Meanwhile Squeaker Johnson is busy trying to figure out how to end the shutdown without swearing in the new rep who will sign the discharge petition. Until Trump convinces Nancy Mace to unsign it, this is a big problem for them.
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It’s important to achieve bipartisanship with Republicans so they can arrest Barack Obama for something they read on the Epoch Times’ Facebook page written by a Chinese cult member in 2019.
Breaking MSNBC:
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida called a division-wide meeting this afternoon, following the resignations of two prosecutors who were asked to take part in a vast "conspiracy" investigation into former intel and law enforcement officials.
The U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida called a division-wide meeting this afternoon, following the resignations of two prosecutors who were asked to take part in a vast "conspiracy" investigation into former intel and law enforcement officials.
U.S. Attorney investigating alleged grand ‘conspiracy’ calls unit-wide meeting after two prosecutors resign
Career prosecutors on “pins and needles” after flurry of subpoenas approved.
www.msnbc.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:42 PM
It’s important to achieve bipartisanship with Republicans so they can arrest Barack Obama for something they read on the Epoch Times’ Facebook page written by a Chinese cult member in 2019.
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Our fascinating Public Lecture Series is now on YouTube! 👀 We currently have the 2022-2025 lectures available to watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm0MBdI3VlBV9UAeU8Vbgwd-hPdQh6ZXT 🔭 🧪
November 10, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Our fascinating Public Lecture Series is now on YouTube! 👀 We currently have the 2022-2025 lectures available to watch: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLm0MBdI3VlBV9UAeU8Vbgwd-hPdQh6ZXT 🔭 🧪
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very ungood. Hope everyone is safe as well obviously
November 10, 2025 at 10:30 PM
very ungood. Hope everyone is safe as well obviously
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Hampden has had so many devastating fires recently.
The castle is on fire and it is creating apocalyptic smoke
November 10, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Hampden has had so many devastating fires recently.
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The government shutdown has deprived Americans of food stamps, LIHEAP and 25 Head Start programs. A lot of people rely on many of these programs at once. This is the suffering they've endured: www.thenation.com/article/soci...
For Families on the Brink, Losing SNAP Benefits Has Led to Devastating Choices
With the government shutdown now the longest in history, the neediest Americans are forgoing food, medical care, and other essentials to survive.
www.thenation.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The government shutdown has deprived Americans of food stamps, LIHEAP and 25 Head Start programs. A lot of people rely on many of these programs at once. This is the suffering they've endured: www.thenation.com/article/soci...
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BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
November 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
BREAKING: We won!
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
Today the 3rd Circuit Court ordered the @post-gazette.com to restore our contract it illegally tore up 5 years ago. That’s our health care, PTO, right to a 40-hr. work week, short-term disability and so much more we’ve struck for 3+ years.
pghguild.com/2025/11/10/p...
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Aurora was so bright the ground turned green.
November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Aurora was so bright the ground turned green.
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The 2008 recession taught the wealthy, and the politicians they buy, that a whole lot of people would thank them for the largest transfer of wealth from the bottom 70% to the top 5% in US history. Why wouldn’t they try it again?
This is insane. This is *literally* doing the same mechanics of the housing crisis and 2008 recession but to create debt to finance construction of AI data centers
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/08/b...
November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The 2008 recession taught the wealthy, and the politicians they buy, that a whole lot of people would thank them for the largest transfer of wealth from the bottom 70% to the top 5% in US history. Why wouldn’t they try it again?
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I'm distracting myself by finding old marching band performances. Here's one of my drum corps performances. If you see a Black girl in colorguard, it's me! Including the solo at the end of the ballad which includes my hometown on my flag silk.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=mo6-...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=mo6-...
Crossmen 2006
YouTube video by belskis percussion
m.youtube.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:18 PM
I'm distracting myself by finding old marching band performances. Here's one of my drum corps performances. If you see a Black girl in colorguard, it's me! Including the solo at the end of the ballad which includes my hometown on my flag silk.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=mo6-...
m.youtube.com/watch?v=mo6-...
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I disagree because the level the general public operates at is that bad things happened while a Republican is in the White House. Most people here are quartz-posting.
Average Familiarity
xkcd.com
November 10, 2025 at 10:54 AM
I disagree because the level the general public operates at is that bad things happened while a Republican is in the White House. Most people here are quartz-posting.
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You're a business journalist and you didn't think to ask Sinclair Broadcasting any questions about whether its sagging revenues had anything to do with a historically clumsy attempt to censor a comedian on behalf of our dim president?
November 10, 2025 at 2:19 PM
You're a business journalist and you didn't think to ask Sinclair Broadcasting any questions about whether its sagging revenues had anything to do with a historically clumsy attempt to censor a comedian on behalf of our dim president?