IrishPete.bsky.social
@irishpete.bsky.social
Why am I called that, you may ask?
Well, I've got Irish in my family and the "Pete" part is a play-on-word gag for the peat found in Ireland.
That's all.
Well, I've got Irish in my family and the "Pete" part is a play-on-word gag for the peat found in Ireland.
That's all.
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Kotaku wants to get in touch with developers about how AI is being used in your studio.
You can contact our tips hotline tips@kotaku.com or my secure email at ethangach@protonmail.com
We'll keep your identity protected and anonymize info so it's not traced back to you.
You can contact our tips hotline tips@kotaku.com or my secure email at ethangach@protonmail.com
We'll keep your identity protected and anonymize info so it's not traced back to you.
November 14, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Kotaku wants to get in touch with developers about how AI is being used in your studio.
You can contact our tips hotline tips@kotaku.com or my secure email at ethangach@protonmail.com
We'll keep your identity protected and anonymize info so it's not traced back to you.
You can contact our tips hotline tips@kotaku.com or my secure email at ethangach@protonmail.com
We'll keep your identity protected and anonymize info so it's not traced back to you.
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It's always been my contention that the curator system is actually extremely good, if used well, and is a crying shame Valve let it get overrun with bad actors and scammers. If you want to see how a good curator page can be helpful, take a look at some replies here:
Hey folks, do me a favour, will you? If you're following my curator page on steam, can you share a screenshot if a game I recommend is showing up on your steam homepage?
Just kinda want to demonstrate something.
Just kinda want to demonstrate something.
November 14, 2025 at 9:11 PM
It's always been my contention that the curator system is actually extremely good, if used well, and is a crying shame Valve let it get overrun with bad actors and scammers. If you want to see how a good curator page can be helpful, take a look at some replies here:
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NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
November 12, 2025 at 4:01 PM
NEW: The first two years of Massachusetts' millionaire tax has raised $3 billion more than expected.
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
And rather than driving the rich away, IPS researchers found that the number of millionaires has *increased.*
Tax the rich. Greg Ryan in @bloomberg.com:
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Thatcher's government did this with Section 28, banned the "promotion of homosexuality" as a danger to children, while actively protecting Jimmy Savile and who knows how many other pedophiles. It's the same damn playbook.
I cannot begin to properly articulate how upsetting it is to have had people baselessly accuse trans people of being groomers and pedophiles only for it to come out that they were deliberately doing this as part of a project to provide cover to actual groomers and pedophiles in positions of power
November 14, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Thatcher's government did this with Section 28, banned the "promotion of homosexuality" as a danger to children, while actively protecting Jimmy Savile and who knows how many other pedophiles. It's the same damn playbook.
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Important to understand the Epstein stuff and the fascism and the corruption are, in a lot of ways, really all the same story from different angles: powerful men who can and do abuse vulnerable people around them because they can, and because systems of elite accountability catastrophically failed
November 12, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Important to understand the Epstein stuff and the fascism and the corruption are, in a lot of ways, really all the same story from different angles: powerful men who can and do abuse vulnerable people around them because they can, and because systems of elite accountability catastrophically failed
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We had fucking congressional hearings over Mortal Kombat.
There are no words for how evil this is
November 7, 2025 at 2:11 AM
We had fucking congressional hearings over Mortal Kombat.
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November 6, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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G&M: "David MacNaughton was the Canadian ambassador to the United States from 2016 to 2019."
For op-eds like this, *always* google the writer.
It's also noteworthy that he was a strategy consultant & chairman of StrategyCorp, a public affairs consulting firm. Dude knows the value of an op-ed.
For op-eds like this, *always* google the writer.
It's also noteworthy that he was a strategy consultant & chairman of StrategyCorp, a public affairs consulting firm. Dude knows the value of an op-ed.
By the president of Palantir Canada and member of Carney's Council on Canada-U.S. Relations.
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
www.theglobeandmail.com/business/com...
Opinion: To be an energy superpower, Canada must set aside flawed green ideology
Canada must not ignore climate change, but years of hesitancy over the LNG industry has allowed us to be leapfrogged by the U.S.
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 6, 2025 at 12:20 PM
G&M: "David MacNaughton was the Canadian ambassador to the United States from 2016 to 2019."
For op-eds like this, *always* google the writer.
It's also noteworthy that he was a strategy consultant & chairman of StrategyCorp, a public affairs consulting firm. Dude knows the value of an op-ed.
For op-eds like this, *always* google the writer.
It's also noteworthy that he was a strategy consultant & chairman of StrategyCorp, a public affairs consulting firm. Dude knows the value of an op-ed.
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More people have died in ICE custody in last 9 months than in the entire prior 4 years.
We hear of a few, but most barely make the news.
Cases like Randall Alberto Gamboa Esquivel.
He was in perfect health when ICE detained him.
He disappeared in June & by August was in a vegetative state.
We hear of a few, but most barely make the news.
Cases like Randall Alberto Gamboa Esquivel.
He was in perfect health when ICE detained him.
He disappeared in June & by August was in a vegetative state.
November 6, 2025 at 9:13 AM
More people have died in ICE custody in last 9 months than in the entire prior 4 years.
We hear of a few, but most barely make the news.
Cases like Randall Alberto Gamboa Esquivel.
He was in perfect health when ICE detained him.
He disappeared in June & by August was in a vegetative state.
We hear of a few, but most barely make the news.
Cases like Randall Alberto Gamboa Esquivel.
He was in perfect health when ICE detained him.
He disappeared in June & by August was in a vegetative state.
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Worth pointing out the biggest supporters of trans people (which is who bigots mean by “gender ideology”) are bisexual & lesbian women. All the public “concerns” about trans people (phase, indoctrination, regret, etc) are recycled forms of homophobia. This is why LGB solidarity with the T is strong.
November 2, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Worth pointing out the biggest supporters of trans people (which is who bigots mean by “gender ideology”) are bisexual & lesbian women. All the public “concerns” about trans people (phase, indoctrination, regret, etc) are recycled forms of homophobia. This is why LGB solidarity with the T is strong.
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Let us know if you need help packing, fuckers. 👋
November 5, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Let us know if you need help packing, fuckers. 👋
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I can't say it often enough: Local races matter.
LOCAL ELECTION RESULT:
Let me congratulate @zysaidso.bsky.social for her election to the Charlottesville School Board.
For those wondering: Zyahna Bryant was a student organizer who led the successful fight in removing two confederate statues from downtown Charlottesville.
Let me congratulate @zysaidso.bsky.social for her election to the Charlottesville School Board.
For those wondering: Zyahna Bryant was a student organizer who led the successful fight in removing two confederate statues from downtown Charlottesville.
November 5, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I can't say it often enough: Local races matter.
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Had to share this from twitter just because
November 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Had to share this from twitter just because
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Manon Massé, ex-leader of the province's most leftist party gives a VERY SIMPLE explanation about why leftist parties and candidates seem to be failing all over the world.
And a lot of it has to do with mainstream media's coverage.
And a lot of it has to do with mainstream media's coverage.
November 3, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Manon Massé, ex-leader of the province's most leftist party gives a VERY SIMPLE explanation about why leftist parties and candidates seem to be failing all over the world.
And a lot of it has to do with mainstream media's coverage.
And a lot of it has to do with mainstream media's coverage.
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Bluesky quickly turning into a three stooges slapstick farce, where they more they think they can fix things, the more they fuck everything up.
Two years ago they had a perfect app, and every time they screw with it things get worse.
Two years ago they had a perfect app, and every time they screw with it things get worse.
Threads on Bluesky should feel more like conversations you’d have IRL.
We’re testing new systems to improve reply quality. See what’s coming: bsky.social/about/blog/1...
We’re testing new systems to improve reply quality. See what’s coming: bsky.social/about/blog/1...
Progress Update: Building Healthier Social Media - Bluesky
Over the next few months, we’ll be iterating on the systems that make Bluesky a better place for healthy conversations. Some experiments will stick, others will evolve, and we’ll share what we learn a...
bsky.social
November 2, 2025 at 6:44 AM
Bluesky quickly turning into a three stooges slapstick farce, where they more they think they can fix things, the more they fuck everything up.
Two years ago they had a perfect app, and every time they screw with it things get worse.
Two years ago they had a perfect app, and every time they screw with it things get worse.
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Legally, this is no different from Iran sinking a Disney cruise in international waters and then saying "it's all good, they were terrorists carrying drugs."
Which is to say, it's wholly illegal and has been for centuries. You couldn't even do this with a Letter of Marque and Reprisal.
Which is to say, it's wholly illegal and has been for centuries. You couldn't even do this with a Letter of Marque and Reprisal.
Another illegal US maritime strike—again in the Pacific.
Against a vessel allegedly operated by an unspecified "designated terrorist organization."
Four reported fatalities—dubbed w/o ID or evidence "narco-terrorists."
There's a word for premeditated killings outside of armed conflict.
Against a vessel allegedly operated by an unspecified "designated terrorist organization."
Four reported fatalities—dubbed w/o ID or evidence "narco-terrorists."
There's a word for premeditated killings outside of armed conflict.
October 30, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Legally, this is no different from Iran sinking a Disney cruise in international waters and then saying "it's all good, they were terrorists carrying drugs."
Which is to say, it's wholly illegal and has been for centuries. You couldn't even do this with a Letter of Marque and Reprisal.
Which is to say, it's wholly illegal and has been for centuries. You couldn't even do this with a Letter of Marque and Reprisal.
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idk why this concept is difficult to grasp for a lot of people and doesn't take priority over wether or not liking wizards makes you a good person. Dont give her money! The money funds evil! its truly that simple
A portion of every dollar spent on Harry Potter merchandise goes to anti-transgender campaigns.
October 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
idk why this concept is difficult to grasp for a lot of people and doesn't take priority over wether or not liking wizards makes you a good person. Dont give her money! The money funds evil! its truly that simple
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If you see someone stealing groceries, no you didn’t
US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month reut.rs/3WohHMk
US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Saturday that food benefits under one of the country's biggest social assistance programs will not be issued next month amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
reut.rs
October 26, 2025 at 1:42 PM
If you see someone stealing groceries, no you didn’t
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Did you know that over 1.3M active duty service members and veterans rely on SNAP benefits to feed themselves and their families?
Now you know.
Now you know.
October 26, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Did you know that over 1.3M active duty service members and veterans rely on SNAP benefits to feed themselves and their families?
Now you know.
Now you know.
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I contacted my representatives today about KOSA, and you should too!
if their phones arent responding to calls, dont forget you can send them emails or letters!
if their phones arent responding to calls, dont forget you can send them emails or letters!
#SaveSpeech
If you're like me and you are struggling to contact your senators re: KOSA via their phone lines this week, I recommend attempting to send physical letters or emails in the meantime.
Here is a script you can use to contact your reps!
www.commoncause.org/find-your-re...
#SaveSpeech
If you're like me and you are struggling to contact your senators re: KOSA via their phone lines this week, I recommend attempting to send physical letters or emails in the meantime.
Here is a script you can use to contact your reps!
www.commoncause.org/find-your-re...
![Hi, my name is [NAME] and I’m a constituent from [LOCATION]
I'm messaging to demand [SENATOR] oppose S. 1748, the Kids Online Safety Act, also known as KOSA. This broad legislation does not protect anyone and instead will be used to block any speech that the Trump administration’s partisan FTC disagrees with. It pushes the “duty of care” onto websites and social media platforms to remove content that is “harmful to children”. It would lead to overcompliance, mass censorship, and remove access to crucial information re: everything from mental health, LGBT topics, substance abuse, eating disorders and more.
Additionally, while large, corporate platforms like X can shoulder the weight of “duty of care”, smaller websites cannot, leading to greater and greater concentrations of power online into giant corporate platforms rather than small and medium sized businesses.
KOSA will not make kids safer. It will make the internet more dangerous for anyone who relies on it to learn, connect, or speak freely. Lawmakers should reject it, and fast.
Thank you for your time and consideration.
IF SENATOR COSPONSORED KOSA: Additionally, I want to remark on [SENATOR]’s cosponsorship of this bill. I think it is shameful that [SENATOR] has backed a bill as transparently bad as KOSA. This will not keep kids safe, it is an excuse to censor the free and open internet. I will not be voting for nor donating to [SENATOR] in any future campaigns if they do not drop their co-sponsorship of this bill, and I will encourage everyone in my life to do the same.
Do the right thing.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:xawhcpoqu6pdxpp72fd43wuf/bafkreib65hm5kdos6y7hmzzg5pille43b6imitwgjf5exlupkcqyw6mgt4@jpeg)
October 26, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I contacted my representatives today about KOSA, and you should too!
if their phones arent responding to calls, dont forget you can send them emails or letters!
if their phones arent responding to calls, dont forget you can send them emails or letters!
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What in the actual fuck? Googles AI basically hallucinated that I somehow accused my podcast host & close friend of toxic behavior & harassment - killing her channel. Keep in my, Vera and I host a podcast together regularly and are good friends and her channel is amazing. This is absolutely fucked.
Council of Geeks is over.
I only just learned myself thanks to Google’s AI summary. Thanks Google for letting me know my channel is dead. Some digging, using Google’s AI mode, revealed it’s because of the toxic feud between me and @jessiegender.bsky.social
I wouldn’t have known otherwise.
I only just learned myself thanks to Google’s AI summary. Thanks Google for letting me know my channel is dead. Some digging, using Google’s AI mode, revealed it’s because of the toxic feud between me and @jessiegender.bsky.social
I wouldn’t have known otherwise.
October 26, 2025 at 9:09 PM
What in the actual fuck? Googles AI basically hallucinated that I somehow accused my podcast host & close friend of toxic behavior & harassment - killing her channel. Keep in my, Vera and I host a podcast together regularly and are good friends and her channel is amazing. This is absolutely fucked.
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Pajama Pants Guy turns out to be a former prosecutor and gave an interview to the Trib
He really, really gets it
You have to envision yourself resisting so you're ready to resist when the time comes
archive.is/651BA
He really, really gets it
You have to envision yourself resisting so you're ready to resist when the time comes
archive.is/651BA
October 26, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Pajama Pants Guy turns out to be a former prosecutor and gave an interview to the Trib
He really, really gets it
You have to envision yourself resisting so you're ready to resist when the time comes
archive.is/651BA
He really, really gets it
You have to envision yourself resisting so you're ready to resist when the time comes
archive.is/651BA
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I keep repeating this because it bears repeating:
With 51 votes Senate Republicans could amend Senate rules to carve out a one time filibuster exemption, vote on the budget, send it to Trump's desk and reopen the government.
They are choosing not to do this.
With 51 votes Senate Republicans could amend Senate rules to carve out a one time filibuster exemption, vote on the budget, send it to Trump's desk and reopen the government.
They are choosing not to do this.
US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month reut.rs/3WohHMk
US Department of Agriculture says no food aid benefits will be issued next month
The U.S. Department of Agriculture said on Saturday that food benefits under one of the country's biggest social assistance programs will not be issued next month amid the ongoing federal government shutdown.
reut.rs
October 26, 2025 at 2:08 PM
I keep repeating this because it bears repeating:
With 51 votes Senate Republicans could amend Senate rules to carve out a one time filibuster exemption, vote on the budget, send it to Trump's desk and reopen the government.
They are choosing not to do this.
With 51 votes Senate Republicans could amend Senate rules to carve out a one time filibuster exemption, vote on the budget, send it to Trump's desk and reopen the government.
They are choosing not to do this.
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Backed by the Heritage Foundation and Big Tech, KOSA will force everyone to upload their ID to access the internet. In an age when Palantir has direct ties to ICE, where technofascists are in power and want to eliminate and censor everything, we CANNOT allow KOSA to pass.
It NEEDS mass pushback.
It NEEDS mass pushback.
🚨‼️As of yesterday KOSA is at 64 cosponsors with @vanhollen.senate.gov + @kim.senate.gov - who claim to support LGTBQ+ rights but are clearly okay with supporting legislation that’ll censor us off the internet- newly signed on.
You know what to do: www.stopkosa.com
You know what to do: www.stopkosa.com
October 25, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Backed by the Heritage Foundation and Big Tech, KOSA will force everyone to upload their ID to access the internet. In an age when Palantir has direct ties to ICE, where technofascists are in power and want to eliminate and censor everything, we CANNOT allow KOSA to pass.
It NEEDS mass pushback.
It NEEDS mass pushback.