Harish D. Mandyam
@harishmandyam.bsky.social
I've just been re-appointed to SAG-AFTRA's LA GAPP (government/public policy) and LA GRC (internal rules) Committees. I'm honored to serve another term on these committees.
November 22, 2025 at 10:23 PM
I've just been re-appointed to SAG-AFTRA's LA GAPP (government/public policy) and LA GRC (internal rules) Committees. I'm honored to serve another term on these committees.
Every time I hear about this case, this Futurama episode starts going through my head:
November 5, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Every time I hear about this case, this Futurama episode starts going through my head:
Me watching Jurassic World Rebirth: "Why do these people keep going back to that stupid island?"
Also Me: "Why do I keep watching people going back to that stupid island?"
Also Me: "Why do I keep watching people going back to that stupid island?"
October 31, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Me watching Jurassic World Rebirth: "Why do these people keep going back to that stupid island?"
Also Me: "Why do I keep watching people going back to that stupid island?"
Also Me: "Why do I keep watching people going back to that stupid island?"
No, they aren't and no they don't. What planet is he living on?
The conservative SC justices just shunt rulings to the Shadow Docket so they don't have to explicitly spell out what they're doing. There's no reasonable way to look at their body of Shadow Docket rulings and think this. 3/END
The conservative SC justices just shunt rulings to the Shadow Docket so they don't have to explicitly spell out what they're doing. There's no reasonable way to look at their body of Shadow Docket rulings and think this. 3/END
September 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
No, they aren't and no they don't. What planet is he living on?
The conservative SC justices just shunt rulings to the Shadow Docket so they don't have to explicitly spell out what they're doing. There's no reasonable way to look at their body of Shadow Docket rulings and think this. 3/END
The conservative SC justices just shunt rulings to the Shadow Docket so they don't have to explicitly spell out what they're doing. There's no reasonable way to look at their body of Shadow Docket rulings and think this. 3/END
I hope Sunstein spends eternity being yelled at by Anthony Bourdain.
Also, what is with Sunstein saying this: "They [the SC] all believe in freedom of speech. They’re all highly committed to freedom of religion. Pluralism is something they embrace." 2/
Also, what is with Sunstein saying this: "They [the SC] all believe in freedom of speech. They’re all highly committed to freedom of religion. Pluralism is something they embrace." 2/
September 23, 2025 at 9:35 PM
I hope Sunstein spends eternity being yelled at by Anthony Bourdain.
Also, what is with Sunstein saying this: "They [the SC] all believe in freedom of speech. They’re all highly committed to freedom of religion. Pluralism is something they embrace." 2/
Also, what is with Sunstein saying this: "They [the SC] all believe in freedom of speech. They’re all highly committed to freedom of religion. Pluralism is something they embrace." 2/
I did a search for "Media Matters" on Reddit and I got this (see pic). Look at the way that right-wing viewpoints get spammed on social media sites. There's nothing equivalent coming from the left.
Anyway, go donate to MM.
action.mediamatters.org/secure/donate
Anyway, go donate to MM.
action.mediamatters.org/secure/donate
July 26, 2025 at 8:47 PM
I did a search for "Media Matters" on Reddit and I got this (see pic). Look at the way that right-wing viewpoints get spammed on social media sites. There's nothing equivalent coming from the left.
Anyway, go donate to MM.
action.mediamatters.org/secure/donate
Anyway, go donate to MM.
action.mediamatters.org/secure/donate
to give a gift to their colleagues to unite them. It was a 4-inch-by-6-inch American flag..."
Lolol. Their genius idea was to give out tiny American flags to their *colleagues.* @pkryan and @deluzio.house.gov literally did a Simpsons punchline. Not to voters, but to their colleagues.
Lolol. Their genius idea was to give out tiny American flags to their *colleagues.* @pkryan and @deluzio.house.gov literally did a Simpsons punchline. Not to voters, but to their colleagues.
June 13, 2025 at 5:24 PM
to give a gift to their colleagues to unite them. It was a 4-inch-by-6-inch American flag..."
Lolol. Their genius idea was to give out tiny American flags to their *colleagues.* @pkryan and @deluzio.house.gov literally did a Simpsons punchline. Not to voters, but to their colleagues.
Lolol. Their genius idea was to give out tiny American flags to their *colleagues.* @pkryan and @deluzio.house.gov literally did a Simpsons punchline. Not to voters, but to their colleagues.
Had to wait less than a year for another season of Nu-Nu Dr. Who. Every other show I watch takes so long for a new season, that I've usually lost interest.
It's a trivial issue, I suppose, but it just exemplifies how everything is somehow less frustrating over there than here.
It's a trivial issue, I suppose, but it just exemplifies how everything is somehow less frustrating over there than here.
May 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Had to wait less than a year for another season of Nu-Nu Dr. Who. Every other show I watch takes so long for a new season, that I've usually lost interest.
It's a trivial issue, I suppose, but it just exemplifies how everything is somehow less frustrating over there than here.
It's a trivial issue, I suppose, but it just exemplifies how everything is somehow less frustrating over there than here.
Not seeing much of a difference between Trumpnomics and Chicago School.
I keed, I keed. Chicago School has less real-world applicability.
www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-pre...
I keed, I keed. Chicago School has less real-world applicability.
www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-pre...
May 5, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Not seeing much of a difference between Trumpnomics and Chicago School.
I keed, I keed. Chicago School has less real-world applicability.
www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-pre...
I keed, I keed. Chicago School has less real-world applicability.
www.nbcnews.com/meet-the-pre...
Elon Musk openly accuses @schumer.senate.gov of corruption.
What will it take for Schumer to fight back? Geez, have some self-respect and do something besides tweeting.
What will it take for Schumer to fight back? Geez, have some self-respect and do something besides tweeting.
April 9, 2025 at 4:43 AM
Elon Musk openly accuses @schumer.senate.gov of corruption.
What will it take for Schumer to fight back? Geez, have some self-respect and do something besides tweeting.
What will it take for Schumer to fight back? Geez, have some self-respect and do something besides tweeting.
We imported 800M from Laos and 500M from Botswana last year. Stocks aren't in free fall because of those tariffs. I'm sure it sucks for them, but these tariffs aren't what everyone here is screaming about.
How does Geiger Capital make money if the people running it are this stupid? Idiocracy!
How does Geiger Capital make money if the people running it are this stupid? Idiocracy!
April 4, 2025 at 7:32 PM
We imported 800M from Laos and 500M from Botswana last year. Stocks aren't in free fall because of those tariffs. I'm sure it sucks for them, but these tariffs aren't what everyone here is screaming about.
How does Geiger Capital make money if the people running it are this stupid? Idiocracy!
How does Geiger Capital make money if the people running it are this stupid? Idiocracy!
Watching Star Trek Section 31, and I really do not like this trend of making Star Trek shows/movies that... aren't Star Trek. I guess they know that ST fans will watch it anyway, but man is this annoying. It's a shame because I like Michelle Yeoh's character.
Also, the movie just isn't good.
Also, the movie just isn't good.
April 4, 2025 at 7:24 PM
Watching Star Trek Section 31, and I really do not like this trend of making Star Trek shows/movies that... aren't Star Trek. I guess they know that ST fans will watch it anyway, but man is this annoying. It's a shame because I like Michelle Yeoh's character.
Also, the movie just isn't good.
Also, the movie just isn't good.
Elon Musk designed this crap of a car. The guy who designed this crap has his hands in our Social Security payment system.
March 29, 2025 at 1:58 PM
Elon Musk designed this crap of a car. The guy who designed this crap has his hands in our Social Security payment system.
I can't believe the clown who designed this has his hands in our health care and retirement payments.
March 28, 2025 at 6:53 AM
I can't believe the clown who designed this has his hands in our health care and retirement payments.
Oh, man. I guess the new talking points have gone out. RW social media is flooded with posts attacking "big law." Looks like Musk/Trump are going to work their way through all the big law firms to get compliance.
March 23, 2025 at 4:20 AM
Oh, man. I guess the new talking points have gone out. RW social media is flooded with posts attacking "big law." Looks like Musk/Trump are going to work their way through all the big law firms to get compliance.
Here's a @gayforcongress.bsky.social fundraising email. I just don't understand why Dems are so bad at this.
It criticizes DeSants for his statements re: the COVID vaccine. Ok, but most people will simply view that as free speech.
They could easily criticize specific *actions* that are... 1/
It criticizes DeSants for his statements re: the COVID vaccine. Ok, but most people will simply view that as free speech.
They could easily criticize specific *actions* that are... 1/
March 19, 2025 at 10:29 AM
Here's a @gayforcongress.bsky.social fundraising email. I just don't understand why Dems are so bad at this.
It criticizes DeSants for his statements re: the COVID vaccine. Ok, but most people will simply view that as free speech.
They could easily criticize specific *actions* that are... 1/
It criticizes DeSants for his statements re: the COVID vaccine. Ok, but most people will simply view that as free speech.
They could easily criticize specific *actions* that are... 1/
So... fiat currency=bad, because it's not real and backed only by our belief in the US gov't. Crypto is better than fiat, because it is totally A++ real. But, we need the Feds to back crypto, thus creating new US-backed fiat currencies. But these take lots of power to make. Is that right?
March 3, 2025 at 9:45 AM
So... fiat currency=bad, because it's not real and backed only by our belief in the US gov't. Crypto is better than fiat, because it is totally A++ real. But, we need the Feds to back crypto, thus creating new US-backed fiat currencies. But these take lots of power to make. Is that right?
Contrast Wichtendahl's email with this email from Ro Khanna. He wants me to take a survey. Oh, and I can donate money. There is no actual concrete call to action here.
He also lists a bunch of goals that we can't even do until we win the Presidency again, so in 4 years. 2/
He also lists a bunch of goals that we can't even do until we win the Presidency again, so in 4 years. 2/
February 27, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Contrast Wichtendahl's email with this email from Ro Khanna. He wants me to take a survey. Oh, and I can donate money. There is no actual concrete call to action here.
He also lists a bunch of goals that we can't even do until we win the Presidency again, so in 4 years. 2/
He also lists a bunch of goals that we can't even do until we win the Presidency again, so in 4 years. 2/
Here's an email from Aime Wichtendahl, a state rep in Iowa. What's great is that she actually has concrete things her constituents can do. It's not just "send money." It's "go here and do this." In this case, it's leave a public comment, sign up to speak or join a scheduled protest. 1/
February 27, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Here's an email from Aime Wichtendahl, a state rep in Iowa. What's great is that she actually has concrete things her constituents can do. It's not just "send money." It's "go here and do this." In this case, it's leave a public comment, sign up to speak or join a scheduled protest. 1/
Look, right here. Here's the GOP talking point about Ed Sciences... Where is the Dem response?
February 11, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Look, right here. Here's the GOP talking point about Ed Sciences... Where is the Dem response?
Theory: Musk is an alien from Star Trek: The Next Generation's "Conspiracy" and is trying to destroy humanity.
February 11, 2025 at 12:25 PM
Theory: Musk is an alien from Star Trek: The Next Generation's "Conspiracy" and is trying to destroy humanity.
So, Elon Musk, who is apparently a government official, called a sitting congressman a "d*ck." Remember this next time the GOP complains about civility.
February 7, 2025 at 12:38 AM
So, Elon Musk, who is apparently a government official, called a sitting congressman a "d*ck." Remember this next time the GOP complains about civility.
Unfortunately, there's been a lot of smack-talking on the internet about Wicked. But screw the smack-talkers. This movie is great, and if you haven't seen it yet, you're missing out.
PS - There's some really amusing cameos. I'm not going to spoil them here, though. Go see the movie. 10/END
PS - There's some really amusing cameos. I'm not going to spoil them here, though. Go see the movie. 10/END
January 21, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Unfortunately, there's been a lot of smack-talking on the internet about Wicked. But screw the smack-talkers. This movie is great, and if you haven't seen it yet, you're missing out.
PS - There's some really amusing cameos. I'm not going to spoil them here, though. Go see the movie. 10/END
PS - There's some really amusing cameos. I'm not going to spoil them here, though. Go see the movie. 10/END
I went into this thinking I wouldn't enjoy it that much. I'm not really gung-ho about the stage musical. I think it's fine, but it's just never been a musical that I must go see again whenever it comes to town. But now I'm thinking I should give the stage musical another look. 9/
January 21, 2025 at 12:03 AM
I went into this thinking I wouldn't enjoy it that much. I'm not really gung-ho about the stage musical. I think it's fine, but it's just never been a musical that I must go see again whenever it comes to town. But now I'm thinking I should give the stage musical another look. 9/
And Michelle Yeoh is in it!!! Is there anything she can't do? She's like the godmother of movie martial arts. And she does sci-fi! And she does musicals too! I just want to spend a day hanging out with Ms. Yeoh, asking her dumb questions and getting coffee for her. 8/
January 21, 2025 at 12:03 AM
And Michelle Yeoh is in it!!! Is there anything she can't do? She's like the godmother of movie martial arts. And she does sci-fi! And she does musicals too! I just want to spend a day hanging out with Ms. Yeoh, asking her dumb questions and getting coffee for her. 8/