Tactical Ruralist
@jslashk.bsky.social
Bikes, public transit, movies. 🏳️🌈
Just last night, Google AI overview listed Alfred Hitchcock and Stanley Kubrick as two of the greatest living film directors
Inevitable and frankly obvious outcome. And on top of that, the AI Overviews themselves are so laughably awful that I'm continually astonished that Google hasn't pulled them yet.
(Also: People say that they hate ads... well... this is the other inevitable and obvious outcome of blocking them)
(Also: People say that they hate ads... well... this is the other inevitable and obvious outcome of blocking them)
November 17, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Just last night, Google AI overview listed Alfred Hitchcock and Stanley Kubrick as two of the greatest living film directors
“Goodies.” C’mon!
You guys realize that taxing people to pay for services isn't socialism, right? This is just how governments work.
November 17, 2025 at 2:41 PM
“Goodies.” C’mon!
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In 1582, a papal bull introduced the Gregorian calendar, still used today by most of the world. Because it’s 11 days ahead of the Julian calendar, countries introducing it simply skipped a third of October, and if you scroll back far enough in the iPhone calendar app you can see it change
December 31, 2024 at 2:41 PM
In 1582, a papal bull introduced the Gregorian calendar, still used today by most of the world. Because it’s 11 days ahead of the Julian calendar, countries introducing it simply skipped a third of October, and if you scroll back far enough in the iPhone calendar app you can see it change
This is my met gala.
November 15, 2025 at 8:06 PM
This is my met gala.
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"Trump administration proposals seek to eliminate transit funding." Seeking to eliminate the Mass Transit Account (gas tax funding for transit capital projects); and the ability to flex highway money to transit -- subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
POLITICO Pro: Trump administration proposals seek to eliminate transit funding
DOT recently sent two proposals to the White House budget office seeking to pare back transit money.
subscriber.politicopro.com
November 15, 2025 at 12:36 AM
"Trump administration proposals seek to eliminate transit funding." Seeking to eliminate the Mass Transit Account (gas tax funding for transit capital projects); and the ability to flex highway money to transit -- subscriber.politicopro.com/article/2025...
Thanks to dear leader Trump we have ended the national emergency of luxury watch imports. I love winning
Oh good, I can finally get that Rolex and the wheel of Gruyère.
Switzerland Reaches Agreement With U.S. to Cut Tariff to 15%
www.nytimes.com
November 14, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Thanks to dear leader Trump we have ended the national emergency of luxury watch imports. I love winning
Now that I actually work inside a city government, it’s really drives home how capacity is everything.
We thus make several recommendations.
Reauthorized federal transportation programs should guarantee effective grant use by:
—Improving staffing, building up the public sector workforce
—Prioritizing access for people, rather than cars
—Expand funding, but only if the above two issues are met first
Reauthorized federal transportation programs should guarantee effective grant use by:
—Improving staffing, building up the public sector workforce
—Prioritizing access for people, rather than cars
—Expand funding, but only if the above two issues are met first
November 14, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Now that I actually work inside a city government, it’s really drives home how capacity is everything.
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The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed 4 years ago. In new research @urbaninstitute.bsky.social we study its effects.
US transport spending increased by 30%, but:
—Funding for non-highway projects flatlined
—Construction cost increases resulted in no actual increase in infrastructure
US transport spending increased by 30%, but:
—Funding for non-highway projects flatlined
—Construction cost increases resulted in no actual increase in infrastructure
Federal Infrastructure Spending on Transportation, Four Years after the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law is up for reauthorization in 2026. New analysis shows that the act increased spending on transportation infrastructure, but…
www.urban.org
November 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed 4 years ago. In new research @urbaninstitute.bsky.social we study its effects.
US transport spending increased by 30%, but:
—Funding for non-highway projects flatlined
—Construction cost increases resulted in no actual increase in infrastructure
US transport spending increased by 30%, but:
—Funding for non-highway projects flatlined
—Construction cost increases resulted in no actual increase in infrastructure
Well, I get a consolation prize!
November 12, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Well, I get a consolation prize!
Well, my Metro A Line train may have been 10 mins delayed, and then it took 30 mins to get downtown instead of 18, but at least I then get to wait 11 minutes for my transfer! @metrolosangeles.bsky.social
November 12, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Well, my Metro A Line train may have been 10 mins delayed, and then it took 30 mins to get downtown instead of 18, but at least I then get to wait 11 minutes for my transfer! @metrolosangeles.bsky.social
Ingraham looks so deeply bored. Like despite her part in the propaganda machine she just can’t bring herself to play the part of excited sycophant.
INGRAHAM: Where did you get the stone?
TRUMP: Different places
INGRAHAM: Different places? Hmm
TRUMP: Different places
INGRAHAM: Different places? Hmm
November 12, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Ingraham looks so deeply bored. Like despite her part in the propaganda machine she just can’t bring herself to play the part of excited sycophant.
Spotlight. Jesus Christ Superstar.
Pope Leo has shared his four favorite movies of all time, as the Vatican prepares to host dozens of actors and directors in a “World of Cinema” gathering on Saturday at his official residence. See which films made the pope's list. nyti.ms/4p3exK9
Pope Leo Shares His Favorite Movies Ahead of Vatican Event
The list leans heavily on uplifting classics.
nyti.ms
November 11, 2025 at 11:18 PM
Spotlight. Jesus Christ Superstar.
These bike lockers are so convenient, particularly when I'm going downtown and don't want to worry about locking up my bike.
How to use Metro Station #BikeLink lockers - very easy, cheap, secure! Available at most Metro rail and bus stations
November 11, 2025 at 1:55 AM
These bike lockers are so convenient, particularly when I'm going downtown and don't want to worry about locking up my bike.
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I am so furious right now.
AGs across the country fought to get SNAP benefits.
Federal workers suffered with weeks of no pay.
Millions of people showed up to protest Trump.
Democrats showed up in record numbers at the polls to say 'we've got your back!'
And you caved for literally nothing.
AGs across the country fought to get SNAP benefits.
Federal workers suffered with weeks of no pay.
Millions of people showed up to protest Trump.
Democrats showed up in record numbers at the polls to say 'we've got your back!'
And you caved for literally nothing.
November 10, 2025 at 3:18 AM
I am so furious right now.
AGs across the country fought to get SNAP benefits.
Federal workers suffered with weeks of no pay.
Millions of people showed up to protest Trump.
Democrats showed up in record numbers at the polls to say 'we've got your back!'
And you caved for literally nothing.
AGs across the country fought to get SNAP benefits.
Federal workers suffered with weeks of no pay.
Millions of people showed up to protest Trump.
Democrats showed up in record numbers at the polls to say 'we've got your back!'
And you caved for literally nothing.
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Call the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and they will connect you with your senator's office.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 9, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Call the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and they will connect you with your senator's office.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
If you're represented by one of the squishier centrists, be sure to make a call. Now.
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Without LGBT New Yorkers, Cuomo might’ve won. Mamdani’s genuine and relentless support of trans rights was not only morally correct, but an electoral necessity.
Centrist dems want buses running over LGBT people. @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social wants free and clear bus lanes instead. The difference won him the election.
November 5, 2025 at 6:09 AM
Without LGBT New Yorkers, Cuomo might’ve won. Mamdani’s genuine and relentless support of trans rights was not only morally correct, but an electoral necessity.
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Mamdani has won more votes than there are people in South Dakota.
November 5, 2025 at 2:57 AM
Mamdani has won more votes than there are people in South Dakota.
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Cops stopped giving out traffic tickets is what happened
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lbwatchdog.com/content/file...
November 4, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Cops stopped giving out traffic tickets is what happened
lbwatchdog.com/content/file...
lbwatchdog.com/content/file...
I feel like people who are rightly skeptical of NIMBYism are negatively polarized into supporting the gondola despite it being an objectively bad project.
November 3, 2025 at 6:32 AM
I feel like people who are rightly skeptical of NIMBYism are negatively polarized into supporting the gondola despite it being an objectively bad project.
Overheard at the bus stop: woman on phone, “you’re making me into a dark empath”
November 1, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Overheard at the bus stop: woman on phone, “you’re making me into a dark empath”
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October 30, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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Turns out the real political spectrum is just how people feel about free parking 😂
Tag yourself!
Tag yourself!
October 24, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Turns out the real political spectrum is just how people feel about free parking 😂
Tag yourself!
Tag yourself!
Am I paranoid or are republicans going out of their way to ensure something violent happens at the No Kings protests?
October 15, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Am I paranoid or are republicans going out of their way to ensure something violent happens at the No Kings protests?
My dog, descended from wolves, becomes essentially incapacitated if a leaf gets stuck on his paw.
October 13, 2025 at 2:36 PM
My dog, descended from wolves, becomes essentially incapacitated if a leaf gets stuck on his paw.
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BREAKING NEWS: SB 79 HAS BEEN SIGNED INTO LAW.
Thank you to @scottwiener.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social and cosponsors CA Yimby, Greenbelt Alliance, Inner City Law Center, Bay Area Council, AHLA, and SPUR. for making this bill happen.
Thank you to @scottwiener.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social and cosponsors CA Yimby, Greenbelt Alliance, Inner City Law Center, Bay Area Council, AHLA, and SPUR. for making this bill happen.
October 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
BREAKING NEWS: SB 79 HAS BEEN SIGNED INTO LAW.
Thank you to @scottwiener.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social and cosponsors CA Yimby, Greenbelt Alliance, Inner City Law Center, Bay Area Council, AHLA, and SPUR. for making this bill happen.
Thank you to @scottwiener.bsky.social @gavinnewsom.bsky.social and cosponsors CA Yimby, Greenbelt Alliance, Inner City Law Center, Bay Area Council, AHLA, and SPUR. for making this bill happen.