Jerry-ATX
@jda5id.com
A no good yankee deep in the heart of Texas. Rooting for the Sox, Pats, Celts, Horns, and anyone vs. the Cowboys. Pre-dawn author, rest of my day in tech. Second most-beloved Jerry from Austin on Bluesky.
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Jerry-ATX
@jda5id.com
· Jul 11
I will now be identifying as the second-most beloved Jerry from Austin on Bluesky. Thank you for your attention to this matter!
I listened to a podcast about Badlands which led me to watching the OG. Quite the palate cleanser after 3 nights of musicals.
November 13, 2025 at 2:42 AM
I listened to a podcast about Badlands which led me to watching the OG. Quite the palate cleanser after 3 nights of musicals.
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jim davis 🤝 charles guiteau
everyone hates me becuase i put garfield in the papers
everyone hates me becuase i put garfield in the papers
November 12, 2025 at 3:32 AM
jim davis 🤝 charles guiteau
everyone hates me becuase i put garfield in the papers
everyone hates me becuase i put garfield in the papers
We just had an amazing long weekend with three musicals in three nights for evening entertainment. Wicked (2024) Friday, Sound of Music (1965) last night, and finishing here.
I say she’s one of the top ten platonic ideal casting/performance of any billion $ IP and yet is only #3 in her own movie.
I say she’s one of the top ten platonic ideal casting/performance of any billion $ IP and yet is only #3 in her own movie.
November 12, 2025 at 2:18 AM
We just had an amazing long weekend with three musicals in three nights for evening entertainment. Wicked (2024) Friday, Sound of Music (1965) last night, and finishing here.
I say she’s one of the top ten platonic ideal casting/performance of any billion $ IP and yet is only #3 in her own movie.
I say she’s one of the top ten platonic ideal casting/performance of any billion $ IP and yet is only #3 in her own movie.
I’ve somehow never seen this.
November 11, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I’ve somehow never seen this.
14/10
I saw the Washington Post editorial on redistricting today and this is my official response.
November 8, 2025 at 3:54 AM
14/10
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Probably just me but they should’ve picked a different artist
November 7, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Probably just me but they should’ve picked a different artist
Trump admin tomorrow.
a group of men standing next to each other with the words " can 't stop won 't stop " on the bottom
ALT: a group of men standing next to each other with the words " can 't stop won 't stop " on the bottom
media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:45 AM
Trump admin tomorrow.
Boo. Not surprised, but disappointed.
It’s only early and mail votes, but hard to see how Austin’s Prop Q comes back from this.
November 5, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Boo. Not surprised, but disappointed.
Nothing would make me happier than the GOP being so racist they turn TX into a dummymander.
Manassas City, 95% in
43% Hispanic
2020 President: Biden +25
2024 President: Harris +15
2025 Governor: Spanberger +30?!?!?!?
43% Hispanic
2020 President: Biden +25
2024 President: Harris +15
2025 Governor: Spanberger +30?!?!?!?
November 5, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Nothing would make me happier than the GOP being so racist they turn TX into a dummymander.
Let’s all enjoy these last few hours of leftists loving Mamdani uncritically until he disappoints them by actually having to govern and deal with trade offs.
November 3, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Let’s all enjoy these last few hours of leftists loving Mamdani uncritically until he disappoints them by actually having to govern and deal with trade offs.
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Stephen Miller. There are probably worse people out there, but as an American my responsibility is kicking Miller's ass.
Plus, I bet I could take him.
Plus, I bet I could take him.
November 1, 2025 at 5:17 PM
Stephen Miller. There are probably worse people out there, but as an American my responsibility is kicking Miller's ass.
Plus, I bet I could take him.
Plus, I bet I could take him.
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my favorite slack has a `:securities-fraud-intensifies:` emoji and the furiously oscillating face of Matt Levine is projecting on the blank wall of my brain right now
November 1, 2025 at 2:01 AM
my favorite slack has a `:securities-fraud-intensifies:` emoji and the furiously oscillating face of Matt Levine is projecting on the blank wall of my brain right now
The 1-yo bonus grandchild was excited to trick or treat!
November 1, 2025 at 1:02 AM
The 1-yo bonus grandchild was excited to trick or treat!
Remains my favorite costume either of my kids ever did.
October 31, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Remains my favorite costume either of my kids ever did.
If you see this, post a vampire that isn't Dracula
October 31, 2025 at 2:43 AM
If you see this, post a vampire that isn't Dracula
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I've been offline all afternoon but this happened while I was out and HOLY BALLS i am once again overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and generosity of the Flytrap community
In a wild turn of events, we've had SEVEN people subscribe to the Big Chungus tier at $1000 each. This is so amazing and way more than we expected! If we could get FIVE more Big Chungus subscribers, that'll cover our freelance writers budget for the whole of next year.
The Flytrap
Feminist cultural criticism against the algorithm
the-flytrap.ghost.io
October 30, 2025 at 11:54 PM
I've been offline all afternoon but this happened while I was out and HOLY BALLS i am once again overwhelmed by the enthusiasm and generosity of the Flytrap community
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"I think people said "You know what? I had a good deal with COVID, but I don't really need ketchup or beef now. It's time to face reality."
“I think most people are going to say, OK, I had a great deal during COVID,” said Club For Growth President David McIntosh. “But now it’s back to business as usual, and I should be paying for health care.”
Republicans Face Voter Anger Over Rising Health Care Premiums
Notices of rising health insurance premiums are landing in voters' mailboxes and sending some to Republican town halls to vent their frustration.
buff.ly
October 30, 2025 at 7:05 PM
"I think people said "You know what? I had a good deal with COVID, but I don't really need ketchup or beef now. It's time to face reality."
Can't get out of my head how someone I know complained to me about Austin's Prop Q (chunk of new money dedicated to services for unhoused) and thought highlighting how his kids had to drive a different route to school to avoid some folks camped under an overpass was somehow relevant and reasonable.
October 30, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Can't get out of my head how someone I know complained to me about Austin's Prop Q (chunk of new money dedicated to services for unhoused) and thought highlighting how his kids had to drive a different route to school to avoid some folks camped under an overpass was somehow relevant and reasonable.
I'm sure all of this being powered via no-bid "emergency" contracts going to favored donors.
NEW: ICE is planning to build a shadow deportation network in Texas. A proposal outlines a 24/7 transport operation run by armed contractors—turning Texas into the logistical backbone of an industrialized deportation machine.
My latest @wired.com: www.wired.com/story/ice-is...
My latest @wired.com: www.wired.com/story/ice-is...
October 30, 2025 at 5:17 PM
I'm sure all of this being powered via no-bid "emergency" contracts going to favored donors.
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everyone deserves access to good food. if you're worried about SNAP ending, you aren't alone. whether you rely on on the program or want to help people who do, the best thing to do is connect with your local food pantry. find places to get help or make a donation in your community at foodfinder.us/.
Food Pantries of America - Welcome to FoodFinder!
At FoodFinder you can search the food pantries that are closer to you. Explore the map and enter your zip code to learn which ones are available.
foodfinder.us
October 29, 2025 at 7:54 PM
everyone deserves access to good food. if you're worried about SNAP ending, you aren't alone. whether you rely on on the program or want to help people who do, the best thing to do is connect with your local food pantry. find places to get help or make a donation in your community at foodfinder.us/.