@lord-of-the-pyrs.bsky.social
Scientist, educator, DnD nerd from the beginning of time. Willing dog slave, bad illustrator, Sci-Fi consumer since Leguin and Dick and Bunch and Van Voigt. Willing to discuss most things, unwilling to suffer the smug, the ignorant and the closed minded.
you definitely don't want to see Schumer in a pink sweater; I'd comply now.
December 19, 2025 at 7:28 PM
you definitely don't want to see Schumer in a pink sweater; I'd comply now.
The idea that Trumps decisions are the product of any strategic deliberations is fiction. The EU should give up on Trump, continue to seize all Russian assets for reparations and arm Ukraine.
December 19, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The idea that Trumps decisions are the product of any strategic deliberations is fiction. The EU should give up on Trump, continue to seize all Russian assets for reparations and arm Ukraine.
yes, thank you. I work in this space and am aware of most of this.
December 19, 2025 at 7:18 PM
yes, thank you. I work in this space and am aware of most of this.
wrt oysters, farming would likely increase water quality and reduce the potential for toxic algal blooms.
December 19, 2025 at 3:40 PM
wrt oysters, farming would likely increase water quality and reduce the potential for toxic algal blooms.
As a general point yes. But not relevant to oyster farming.
December 19, 2025 at 1:04 PM
As a general point yes. But not relevant to oyster farming.
well no. But the chaotic nature of the regulation makes it a lot worse. People are willing to do this, but not if the path forward is a mess, like it has been here in GA.
December 18, 2025 at 11:12 PM
well no. But the chaotic nature of the regulation makes it a lot worse. People are willing to do this, but not if the path forward is a mess, like it has been here in GA.
Marine scientist here. Oyster farming is very benign, and involves very little environmental modification. No feed, no chems. Biggest worries r reducing plankton 2 much or invasive spp. Oysters r now at a fraction of historical abundance, seed stock is lab reared from natives. Both problems minimal
December 18, 2025 at 11:06 PM
Marine scientist here. Oyster farming is very benign, and involves very little environmental modification. No feed, no chems. Biggest worries r reducing plankton 2 much or invasive spp. Oysters r now at a fraction of historical abundance, seed stock is lab reared from natives. Both problems minimal
It's all about $; continuing the fossil fuel economy and unregulated electricity sucking AI and server farms. It'd be infuriating if these assholes disputed the science but this is even more depressing. They are selling off the planet for a pittance.
December 18, 2025 at 10:46 PM
It's all about $; continuing the fossil fuel economy and unregulated electricity sucking AI and server farms. It'd be infuriating if these assholes disputed the science but this is even more depressing. They are selling off the planet for a pittance.
I am not sure I would consider any DNC analysis to be more truthful than the one released by RootsAction, and I imagine it is being buried because it confirms the conclusions of RA regarding how badly they bungled the election.
Hence-no need for a "distraction" in the words of party flacks.
Hence-no need for a "distraction" in the words of party flacks.
December 18, 2025 at 7:56 PM
I am not sure I would consider any DNC analysis to be more truthful than the one released by RootsAction, and I imagine it is being buried because it confirms the conclusions of RA regarding how badly they bungled the election.
Hence-no need for a "distraction" in the words of party flacks.
Hence-no need for a "distraction" in the words of party flacks.
Note the decision here was essentially that of the CFO. Chief FINANCIAL officer.
We've monetized the shit out of universities, and this is the result.
We've monetized the shit out of universities, and this is the result.
December 18, 2025 at 12:57 PM
Note the decision here was essentially that of the CFO. Chief FINANCIAL officer.
We've monetized the shit out of universities, and this is the result.
We've monetized the shit out of universities, and this is the result.
Is there anything more self-hating than completely rejecting the values that have shaped the experience of your community? It's not self-hatred for a Jew (me) to expect an equitable/just Jewish state. It IS self-hating for a Jew to succumb to immigrant hating and ethnic cleaning.
December 16, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Is there anything more self-hating than completely rejecting the values that have shaped the experience of your community? It's not self-hatred for a Jew (me) to expect an equitable/just Jewish state. It IS self-hating for a Jew to succumb to immigrant hating and ethnic cleaning.
Trump framed his deranged argument exactly like those who held Kirk somewhat responsible for his own death, but with 2 differences.
1) It was true for Kirk, but a lie re:Reiner
2) It was grossly toxic in a way comments like Kirk were not (mostly)
1) It was true for Kirk, but a lie re:Reiner
2) It was grossly toxic in a way comments like Kirk were not (mostly)
December 16, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Trump framed his deranged argument exactly like those who held Kirk somewhat responsible for his own death, but with 2 differences.
1) It was true for Kirk, but a lie re:Reiner
2) It was grossly toxic in a way comments like Kirk were not (mostly)
1) It was true for Kirk, but a lie re:Reiner
2) It was grossly toxic in a way comments like Kirk were not (mostly)
WTF. Why do you frame this as if they are mutually exclusive? Do you even think about what you put down on the page for a fucking second?
December 14, 2025 at 12:23 PM
WTF. Why do you frame this as if they are mutually exclusive? Do you even think about what you put down on the page for a fucking second?
The SCOTUS has been hostile to democracy & oligarch friendly since its inception. The Warren ct was a brief respite that helped create the illusion of a SCOTUS composed of wise and caring figures wrestling with democratic tradeoffs.
As we have seen, most of them could give a shit about democracy.
As we have seen, most of them could give a shit about democracy.
December 13, 2025 at 5:10 PM
The SCOTUS has been hostile to democracy & oligarch friendly since its inception. The Warren ct was a brief respite that helped create the illusion of a SCOTUS composed of wise and caring figures wrestling with democratic tradeoffs.
As we have seen, most of them could give a shit about democracy.
As we have seen, most of them could give a shit about democracy.
You might not believe in Reality, but it sure as fuck believes in you.
December 11, 2025 at 8:57 PM
You might not believe in Reality, but it sure as fuck believes in you.
No worries. I assume Mike Pence will ride to the rescue and defend his state like he did the nation on Jan 6th.
December 11, 2025 at 8:48 PM
No worries. I assume Mike Pence will ride to the rescue and defend his state like he did the nation on Jan 6th.
and when one of those athletes gets killed, people will clutch pearls and ask "how could this happen"? I'll tell you how: those watching NFL. NHL and other sports broadcasts see gambling related logos/content around once per 10 s.
December 9, 2025 at 8:25 PM
and when one of those athletes gets killed, people will clutch pearls and ask "how could this happen"? I'll tell you how: those watching NFL. NHL and other sports broadcasts see gambling related logos/content around once per 10 s.
This will not even cover a single trip to an emergency room. It might cover a couple of trips to a primary care clinic. As usual, the MAGA health care plan reduces to: don't get sick, or die quickly if you do.
December 9, 2025 at 8:20 PM
This will not even cover a single trip to an emergency room. It might cover a couple of trips to a primary care clinic. As usual, the MAGA health care plan reduces to: don't get sick, or die quickly if you do.
The SCOTUS will almost assuredly say this is fine by ignoring over 75 years of precedent and allowing the POTUS to fire without cause those working in independent agencies.
Ideology and corruption >> expertise and competence
Ideology and corruption >> expertise and competence
December 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
The SCOTUS will almost assuredly say this is fine by ignoring over 75 years of precedent and allowing the POTUS to fire without cause those working in independent agencies.
Ideology and corruption >> expertise and competence
Ideology and corruption >> expertise and competence
unlikely. the large scale ecological disaster that will occur if we continue will wreak havoc. Civilization in its current from will be impossible. The odds are extremely good that social and ecological collapse will lead to extinction, at least functionally.
December 7, 2025 at 2:49 PM
unlikely. the large scale ecological disaster that will occur if we continue will wreak havoc. Civilization in its current from will be impossible. The odds are extremely good that social and ecological collapse will lead to extinction, at least functionally.
I hear you. I have a lot of trees also.
December 7, 2025 at 1:40 PM
I hear you. I have a lot of trees also.
not really. The entirety of human history is the last 10th of a second on the 3.8 billion y/o world clock. At this rate we will be lucky to get another 10th.
December 7, 2025 at 1:39 PM
not really. The entirety of human history is the last 10th of a second on the 3.8 billion y/o world clock. At this rate we will be lucky to get another 10th.