Just Jake
@iamjake.bsky.social
An old, retired guy in Florida who used to do Systems Engineering. Drinks at Callahan’s Crosstime Saloon. Recovering Christian. Reads selected fiction. they/them/their
Licenses to use radio wave (i.e., TV, etc) broadcast spectrum. No license for online. Fairness hasn’t been applied to the latter.
August 25, 2025 at 5:57 AM
Licenses to use radio wave (i.e., TV, etc) broadcast spectrum. No license for online. Fairness hasn’t been applied to the latter.
See David Brin's Facebook post for an interesting perspective.
www.facebook.com/thedavidbrin...
www.facebook.com/thedavidbrin...
David Brin
In my parents' time, everyone - even the poor - understood the Marxian predictions which - like those of Hari-Seldon - seemed bound to come true, unless something changed. Those who wanted a...
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April 21, 2025 at 3:41 PM
See David Brin's Facebook post for an interesting perspective.
www.facebook.com/thedavidbrin...
www.facebook.com/thedavidbrin...
Only cold and rain here around r Cape Canaveral. Our air handler seems to enjoy generating heat instead of removing it.
January 23, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Only cold and rain here around r Cape Canaveral. Our air handler seems to enjoy generating heat instead of removing it.
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As soon as I heard Booker say "The people of New Jersey didn't send me here to oppose Donald Trump," I hit mute and scrolled Bluesky instead. I just don't want to hear any more of that kind of weak-ass bullshit.
January 22, 2025 at 2:57 AM
As soon as I heard Booker say "The people of New Jersey didn't send me here to oppose Donald Trump," I hit mute and scrolled Bluesky instead. I just don't want to hear any more of that kind of weak-ass bullshit.
Teach them to pause before reacting. To anything! Anything. Insert a mental pause.
January 22, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Teach them to pause before reacting. To anything! Anything. Insert a mental pause.
One can remain calm and reasoned, and not react to the provocation’s. Breathe and stay calm..
January 22, 2025 at 1:06 PM
One can remain calm and reasoned, and not react to the provocation’s. Breathe and stay calm..
Unless we use it well.
January 9, 2025 at 11:49 PM
Unless we use it well.
Which has already been done with legalized sports betting sponsoring sporting events.
November 28, 2024 at 8:45 PM
Which has already been done with legalized sports betting sponsoring sporting events.
An article from 2009. www.npr.org/sections/pol...
When Governors Appoint Themselves To The Senate
A complete list of governors who had themselves appointed to a vacant Senate seat — usually with unfortunate results.
www.npr.org
November 24, 2024 at 8:19 PM
An article from 2009. www.npr.org/sections/pol...
Because he's not governor after 2026 due to term limits. And he needs a place to hang out in the public eye before he tries for President again in 2028.
November 24, 2024 at 10:06 AM
Because he's not governor after 2026 due to term limits. And he needs a place to hang out in the public eye before he tries for President again in 2028.
Can DeSantis appoint himself to Rubio’s Senate seat should it become vacant?
November 22, 2024 at 11:33 PM
Can DeSantis appoint himself to Rubio’s Senate seat should it become vacant?