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John Federico 🦋
@gadgetboy.social
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Father. Dog Dad. Full-time Product guy, part-time nerd. Moto enthusiast. Always working to be a better human. New Yorker in Austin, TX. Partying like it’s 1793.
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Sigh....

#ai #claude
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August 28, 2025 at 2:49 PM
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Hey. (Yes, I'm talking to you.) 😁

I’m rucking 20K next weekend to help feed Austin kids this summer.

$1 per kilometer = $20 = 40 meals. You can help/sponsor/donate here:

gym.squatchfitness.com/widget/form/...

Thanks in advance!
August 17, 2025 at 6:11 PM
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Apply to our job, but don't seem desperate. Don't use AI in your application, but use AI on your first day. Be loyal to us, but we'll replace you with AI if it saves us your salary. Don't lose your job, or you'll lose your health insurance and possibly your home. Don't be homeless, because we don't want to have to see you in these streets. Don't wander our streets, because being unhomed is illegal in all the ways. Don't get arrested, because then you'll have a record. Don't have a record, because you can't get hired once you're in the system. Don't be mad at this system, because it's working out great for the billionaires. Don't tax the billionaires, because they'll trickle down their money if they feel that you deserve it. Don't act like you deserve any quality of life, because you're lucky to even be here. Don't be here if you weren't born here, unless you can afford your $15K visa. Open a Visa or Mastercard, so you can buy into the American dream on credit. Don't expect any credit, especially if you're thinking of buying that investor's house. Don't buy a house, rent instead and have roomates. Don't rent near where you work, because it's not affordable. Don't try to afford stuff with just one job, pick up a 2nd and 3rd to make ends meet. Don't ever, ever, ever, ever, ever, ever end try to end this system that isn't really working, isn't really sustainable, and isn't really a dream.
August 12, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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June 19, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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First you show me the tacos and then I get in the van. I'm not stupid.
A photo taken with an 1980's era instant camera using film. The image is of a white American model cargo van circa 1970's or 1980's on a city street. On the side of the van in red spray paint are the words Free Tacos, obviously hastily hand drawn but clear legible.
June 19, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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June 19, 2025 at 2:05 AM
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Now there's a niche market: products for people with second, detachable heads? 🤪
June 16, 2025 at 4:39 PM
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"There's a reason you separate military and the police. One fights the enemies of the state, the other serves and protects the people. When the military becomes both, then the enemies of the state tend to become the people." -William Adama (character from Battlestar Galactica.
June 9, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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Welcome to the Texas power grid, where we not only fry your appliances, but we make your UPS earn its keep. 🙄
A graph showing intermittent voltage drops over time.
June 8, 2025 at 4:52 PM
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Photo of Proud Boys in a box truck with the caption "Always carry a padlock around. You never know when a group of Proud Boys are in a U-Haul."
June 5, 2025 at 1:54 PM
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T-shirt: Once upon a time the French had a real problem with the 1%. THEY SOLVED IT. [drawing of a guillotine)
May 26, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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May 25, 2025 at 10:50 PM
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This was a real post on LinkedIn. It was deleted, either by LinkedIn or by the page owner. Long live Sesame Street!
Hi LinkedIn, Unfortunately Elmo was recently laid off because of the federal budget cuts. Elmo worked at Sesame Street for 45 years. Elmo is sad. Elmo loved his time at Sesame Street. Elmo is going to miss his friends Big Bird, Cookie Monster, Ernie, Bert, Abby, Grover, Count and so many more. They made Elmo's day so much better. Elmo is looking for his next opportunity. Elmo is good at so many things. Like hugs. Elmo LOVES giving hugs. Elmo can also recognize the letter E, spell his name, feel empathy, sing "Elmo's Song" and ask how you are doing. Elmo is open to full-time or freelance roles. If you hear of any opportunities, or want a hug, let's connect. And if you want to help Elmo and his friends, please urge your local congress person to save Public Media. While Elmo is sad, Elmo is excited for what's next. And one more thing: Elmo loves you.
May 8, 2025 at 5:31 PM
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May 8, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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I finally got my car washed and figured it was a good time to put on my new decal. Too subtle?
A red Tesla Model 3 with Texas plates and a decal that reads, "F*CK ELON MUSK"
May 5, 2025 at 11:47 AM
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May 1, 2025 at 8:03 PM
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🤣
April 17, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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¯\_(ツ)_/¯
“The Atlantic tells the story of Nicholas Gilbert, a farmer in upstate New York, near the Canadian border. He had just gotten a shipment of livestock feed with a $2,200 tariff surcharge attached. Gilbert cannot increase the price of the milk he sells, which is set by the local co-op. He cannot feed his cows less food. He cannot buy feed from another supplier; there aren’t any nearby, and getting it from farther away would be more expensive. When he got the delivery, he stared at the tariff for a while. Shouldn’t his Canadian supplier have been responsible for paying it? “I’m not even sure it’s legal! We contracted for the price on delivery! If your price of fuel goes up or your truck breaks down, that’s not my problem! That’s what the contract’s for.” Imagine thinking that the Canadian supplier was responsible for the import tax that President Donald Trump levied on the delivery. But Trump’s voters really believed him when he said that foreign countries would be the ones paying his tariffs. It never made sense, but they believed it. And now, Gilbert’s expenses are so high, he may soon be out of business. He should’ve known better, but propaganda is a hell of a drug.“
April 15, 2025 at 3:24 PM
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Should have voted for Kamila…
April 4, 2025 at 11:44 AM
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I ended my last call and turned around to find these two. 🥹

Cooper is our senior and Trixie is our puppy who wont' take no for answer when it comes to snuggling.
A black Cocker Spaniel puppy snuggling on top of a senior chocolate Cocker Spaniel.
March 28, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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UX is important.
Fake app store update for Signal - Private Messenger * Hidden "invite random journalist" button moved to avoid accidental taps
March 28, 2025 at 2:56 PM
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Apparently, I need to chill out a bit.
Amazon Kindle Store: Inspired by you browsing history. Books include: 1984, Fahrenheit 451, Animal Farm, The Handmaids' Tale, Lord of the Flies
March 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
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