BeadedSunset
@geometricpigeon.bsky.social
Data nerd, cat person, and tree hugger wrapped up in one bundle of stress and evidence-based living. Irrepressible tendency to play devil's advocate and fact-check even things I want to be true. Opinions and statements are my own.
Most hilariously MAGA argument I've seen so far on twitter: "Epstein said he's terrible so that shows how great he is"
I'd tend to say Epstein was speaking as a subject matter expert on evil, but y'know 🤣
Devil's advocate hat: we knew they were friends, so quality > quantity of appearances.
I'd tend to say Epstein was speaking as a subject matter expert on evil, but y'know 🤣
Devil's advocate hat: we knew they were friends, so quality > quantity of appearances.
November 14, 2025 at 12:10 PM
Most hilariously MAGA argument I've seen so far on twitter: "Epstein said he's terrible so that shows how great he is"
I'd tend to say Epstein was speaking as a subject matter expert on evil, but y'know 🤣
Devil's advocate hat: we knew they were friends, so quality > quantity of appearances.
I'd tend to say Epstein was speaking as a subject matter expert on evil, but y'know 🤣
Devil's advocate hat: we knew they were friends, so quality > quantity of appearances.
The bit about "asked ghislaine to stop" was interesting.
I tend to assume the worst when it comes to moral behavior and our president, but...stop what?
I tend to assume the worst when it comes to moral behavior and our president, but...stop what?
November 13, 2025 at 6:56 AM
The bit about "asked ghislaine to stop" was interesting.
I tend to assume the worst when it comes to moral behavior and our president, but...stop what?
I tend to assume the worst when it comes to moral behavior and our president, but...stop what?
Devil's advocate hat: we wanted to defund the police...
Perhaps a little less demonization and a little more funding -> more oversight and more people -> less burnout might have worked better? 🤔
Perhaps a little less demonization and a little more funding -> more oversight and more people -> less burnout might have worked better? 🤔
November 12, 2025 at 11:51 PM
Devil's advocate hat: we wanted to defund the police...
Perhaps a little less demonization and a little more funding -> more oversight and more people -> less burnout might have worked better? 🤔
Perhaps a little less demonization and a little more funding -> more oversight and more people -> less burnout might have worked better? 🤔
I'm happy for them, but hope those communities are good with not using AI for stuff; otherwise this is just NIMBY
November 11, 2025 at 4:21 PM
I'm happy for them, but hope those communities are good with not using AI for stuff; otherwise this is just NIMBY
NOT saying mutual aid is somehow bad b/c conservatives also like it and we should cut off our nose to spite our face, lol
These are obviously stopgaps, not sustainable.
But the idea of community support is interesting. People might feel generous not resentful even if donations = former tax amount.
These are obviously stopgaps, not sustainable.
But the idea of community support is interesting. People might feel generous not resentful even if donations = former tax amount.
November 11, 2025 at 4:16 PM
NOT saying mutual aid is somehow bad b/c conservatives also like it and we should cut off our nose to spite our face, lol
These are obviously stopgaps, not sustainable.
But the idea of community support is interesting. People might feel generous not resentful even if donations = former tax amount.
These are obviously stopgaps, not sustainable.
But the idea of community support is interesting. People might feel generous not resentful even if donations = former tax amount.
Thank you for actually providing a source ♥️ (my pet peeve on social media)
For those of us short on time, any tips on where in that report this jewel lives?
For those of us short on time, any tips on where in that report this jewel lives?
November 4, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Thank you for actually providing a source ♥️ (my pet peeve on social media)
For those of us short on time, any tips on where in that report this jewel lives?
For those of us short on time, any tips on where in that report this jewel lives?
True. Even just from a strategic perspective everyone loves to hate the middle and it's shrinking, but some success there is still needed to win.
November 4, 2025 at 6:35 AM
True. Even just from a strategic perspective everyone loves to hate the middle and it's shrinking, but some success there is still needed to win.
Deliver it along with a supplemental 3d-printed spine.
One each for him and every invertebrate GOP senator* once the shutdown is over and it would send more of a "stand up to tRump" than "stand up to Dems" vibe.
*The House being cost-prohibitive to include due to sheer numbers.
One each for him and every invertebrate GOP senator* once the shutdown is over and it would send more of a "stand up to tRump" than "stand up to Dems" vibe.
*The House being cost-prohibitive to include due to sheer numbers.
November 4, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Deliver it along with a supplemental 3d-printed spine.
One each for him and every invertebrate GOP senator* once the shutdown is over and it would send more of a "stand up to tRump" than "stand up to Dems" vibe.
*The House being cost-prohibitive to include due to sheer numbers.
One each for him and every invertebrate GOP senator* once the shutdown is over and it would send more of a "stand up to tRump" than "stand up to Dems" vibe.
*The House being cost-prohibitive to include due to sheer numbers.
I hate to say it b/c at least the 1st always comes across as everything-ist, but I think wanting more "first __ president" and focusing on identity politics > actual problems is a LOT of what's killed the democratic party.
November 3, 2025 at 4:11 PM
I hate to say it b/c at least the 1st always comes across as everything-ist, but I think wanting more "first __ president" and focusing on identity politics > actual problems is a LOT of what's killed the democratic party.
Does anyone want to pay for public transit expansion?
Does anyone want said facility in their backyards?
Have existing solutions for homelessness been working?
Not saying it's anything approaching good, but democracy in Utah, baby 🤦
Does anyone want said facility in their backyards?
Have existing solutions for homelessness been working?
Not saying it's anything approaching good, but democracy in Utah, baby 🤦
November 2, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Does anyone want to pay for public transit expansion?
Does anyone want said facility in their backyards?
Have existing solutions for homelessness been working?
Not saying it's anything approaching good, but democracy in Utah, baby 🤦
Does anyone want said facility in their backyards?
Have existing solutions for homelessness been working?
Not saying it's anything approaching good, but democracy in Utah, baby 🤦
See, now this one is great!
✅Snarky
✅NOT fodder for right's confirmation bias that the left are all amoral bastards
✅Chuckles could inspire thought in people on the fence: everyone hates pedos, just disagree on who they are. Hell, even Trump got qanon votes saying he was going to bust pedo rings.
✅Snarky
✅NOT fodder for right's confirmation bias that the left are all amoral bastards
✅Chuckles could inspire thought in people on the fence: everyone hates pedos, just disagree on who they are. Hell, even Trump got qanon votes saying he was going to bust pedo rings.
November 2, 2025 at 10:53 PM
See, now this one is great!
✅Snarky
✅NOT fodder for right's confirmation bias that the left are all amoral bastards
✅Chuckles could inspire thought in people on the fence: everyone hates pedos, just disagree on who they are. Hell, even Trump got qanon votes saying he was going to bust pedo rings.
✅Snarky
✅NOT fodder for right's confirmation bias that the left are all amoral bastards
✅Chuckles could inspire thought in people on the fence: everyone hates pedos, just disagree on who they are. Hell, even Trump got qanon votes saying he was going to bust pedo rings.