Lurkine
@lurkine.bsky.social
Just another weirdo from Michigan. 35 years alive
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Cheap, minimally online if at all, doesn't spy on you, doesn't have subscriptions or micro transactions, won't be enshittified, you own it, reminds them of simpler times or childhood, modern pop culture is adversarial and alienating
Why do Gen Z have a growing appetite for retro tech?
Why do Gen Z have a growing appetite for retro tech?
Gen Z are going retro, with studies showing a resurgence in people buying tech in the modern age that can be dated back decades.
www.bbc.com
December 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
Cheap, minimally online if at all, doesn't spy on you, doesn't have subscriptions or micro transactions, won't be enshittified, you own it, reminds them of simpler times or childhood, modern pop culture is adversarial and alienating
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Both Trump and Lindbergh’s grandfathers fled their homelands, a step ahead of law enforcement, a factual inconvenience that their grandsons never mentioned in their campaigns against others fleeing similar dire circumstances.
Read: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Read: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
December 7, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Both Trump and Lindbergh’s grandfathers fled their homelands, a step ahead of law enforcement, a factual inconvenience that their grandsons never mentioned in their campaigns against others fleeing similar dire circumstances.
Read: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
Read: www.rollingstone.com/politics/pol...
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Hi. Hey. Hello.
Yeah.
Fascism. This is happening.
America. Can you... can you stop this please.
Yeah.
Fascism. This is happening.
America. Can you... can you stop this please.
Congress is attempting to fast track KOSA and more than a dozen bills that would restrict internet access, censor speech and increase surveillance under the guise of protecting children.
Committee hearings begin tomorrow.
Committee hearings begin tomorrow.
Lawmakers to consider 19 bills for childproofing the internet
KOSA is back, along with more than a dozen other bills that will erode free speech and privacy in the name of protecting kids.
reason.com
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Hi. Hey. Hello.
Yeah.
Fascism. This is happening.
America. Can you... can you stop this please.
Yeah.
Fascism. This is happening.
America. Can you... can you stop this please.
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So, Liverpool was fun….
September 30, 2025 at 11:48 AM
So, Liverpool was fun….
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if you see this post, your actions are:
- if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this
- if you don't have a spare buck, just repost
your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive
- if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this
- if you don't have a spare buck, just repost
your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive
I’ve never donated to Wikipedia before but I set up a small monthly donation as a fuck you to the world’s richest psychopath.
Elon Musk takes aim at Wikipedia
Musk has denounced Wikipedia as "Wokepedia" on X and urged people not to donate to the platform.
www.newsweek.com
December 26, 2024 at 12:03 PM
if you see this post, your actions are:
- if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this
- if you don't have a spare buck, just repost
your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive
- if you have a spare buck, give it to Wikipedia, then repost this
- if you don't have a spare buck, just repost
your action is mandatory for the world's best source of information to survive
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I once had a client a local prosecutor called a "career criminal."
Tbh, client had multiple arrests.
For stealing food.
Because otherwise they wouldn't eat at all.
Because they couldn't get a job because of previously being arrested for stealing food.
A society has the criminals it creates.
Tbh, client had multiple arrests.
For stealing food.
Because otherwise they wouldn't eat at all.
Because they couldn't get a job because of previously being arrested for stealing food.
A society has the criminals it creates.
August 15, 2025 at 8:25 PM
I once had a client a local prosecutor called a "career criminal."
Tbh, client had multiple arrests.
For stealing food.
Because otherwise they wouldn't eat at all.
Because they couldn't get a job because of previously being arrested for stealing food.
A society has the criminals it creates.
Tbh, client had multiple arrests.
For stealing food.
Because otherwise they wouldn't eat at all.
Because they couldn't get a job because of previously being arrested for stealing food.
A society has the criminals it creates.
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Before Dave Keeling started making systematic measurements of atmospheric CO₂ at Mauna Loa in 1958, there were only a few such measurements worldwide. We shouldn't take for granted that we can access real-time and historical environmental data from anywhere in the world.
February 5, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Before Dave Keeling started making systematic measurements of atmospheric CO₂ at Mauna Loa in 1958, there were only a few such measurements worldwide. We shouldn't take for granted that we can access real-time and historical environmental data from anywhere in the world.
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this is the best single-image encapsulation of how modern conservatism works
Texas can't adequately warn people about deadly floods, but it can immediately let me know that a cop got hurt 250 miles away from me.
July 10, 2025 at 5:49 AM
this is the best single-image encapsulation of how modern conservatism works
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Literally every convo I have these days.
July 9, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Literally every convo I have these days.
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Why does everything suck so much. When I was a kid I liked the idea of AI. I thought it would be cool if we invented it. Now they call these robots AI when they aren’t in fact AI, they are resource-intensive plagiarism machines, and then we MADE THE ROBOTS RACIST WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS DYSTOPIA
July 9, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Why does everything suck so much. When I was a kid I liked the idea of AI. I thought it would be cool if we invented it. Now they call these robots AI when they aren’t in fact AI, they are resource-intensive plagiarism machines, and then we MADE THE ROBOTS RACIST WHAT THE FUCK IS THIS DYSTOPIA
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Starship Troopers (1997)
Director Paul Verhoeven: "Basically the political undercurrent of the film is that these heroes and heroines are living in a fascist utopia – but they are not even aware of it! They think this is normal. And somehow you are seduced to follow them, and at..."
Director Paul Verhoeven: "Basically the political undercurrent of the film is that these heroes and heroines are living in a fascist utopia – but they are not even aware of it! They think this is normal. And somehow you are seduced to follow them, and at..."
July 10, 2025 at 12:44 AM
Starship Troopers (1997)
Director Paul Verhoeven: "Basically the political undercurrent of the film is that these heroes and heroines are living in a fascist utopia – but they are not even aware of it! They think this is normal. And somehow you are seduced to follow them, and at..."
Director Paul Verhoeven: "Basically the political undercurrent of the film is that these heroes and heroines are living in a fascist utopia – but they are not even aware of it! They think this is normal. And somehow you are seduced to follow them, and at..."
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This 83-year-old priest has just been arrested for holding a sign which read:
“I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”
According to Starmer’s new law, this puts her in the same category as an ISIS or Al-Qaeda terrorist, with a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
“I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”
According to Starmer’s new law, this puts her in the same category as an ISIS or Al-Qaeda terrorist, with a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
July 5, 2025 at 3:18 PM
This 83-year-old priest has just been arrested for holding a sign which read:
“I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”
According to Starmer’s new law, this puts her in the same category as an ISIS or Al-Qaeda terrorist, with a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
“I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action.”
According to Starmer’s new law, this puts her in the same category as an ISIS or Al-Qaeda terrorist, with a prison sentence of up to 14 years.
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Mural of Statue of Liberty in shame unveiled in France the day before 4th of July
July 4, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Mural of Statue of Liberty in shame unveiled in France the day before 4th of July
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I have not looked into this properly yet..... But it sounds like he's saying farm workers ICE seized will go back to the farms, but under a financial arrangement where the farmers will "own" them, and be "responsible for them most of the time". Didn't they have a Civil War about this stuff already?
The camp is to filter out workers for Trumps new Slavery policy where he sells them to businesses.
He says so in this video
Make Americans Slaves Again
He says so in this video
Make Americans Slaves Again
July 3, 2025 at 6:39 AM
I have not looked into this properly yet..... But it sounds like he's saying farm workers ICE seized will go back to the farms, but under a financial arrangement where the farmers will "own" them, and be "responsible for them most of the time". Didn't they have a Civil War about this stuff already?
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More of this, please.
June 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
More of this, please.
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What's at stake if the Big "Beautiful" Abomination Bill passes.
The top 1% don't need their taxes lowered at the expense of the rest of us, who pay more taxes than billionaires. 💰😠
The top 1% don't need their taxes lowered at the expense of the rest of us, who pay more taxes than billionaires. 💰😠
June 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
What's at stake if the Big "Beautiful" Abomination Bill passes.
The top 1% don't need their taxes lowered at the expense of the rest of us, who pay more taxes than billionaires. 💰😠
The top 1% don't need their taxes lowered at the expense of the rest of us, who pay more taxes than billionaires. 💰😠
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ICE-is agent at a workplace raid: “You guys understand we have a signed warrant to be here.”
Worker: “And here’s my bag of fucks.”
Indeed.
Worker: “And here’s my bag of fucks.”
Indeed.
June 12, 2025 at 6:40 PM
ICE-is agent at a workplace raid: “You guys understand we have a signed warrant to be here.”
Worker: “And here’s my bag of fucks.”
Indeed.
Worker: “And here’s my bag of fucks.”
Indeed.
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Age verification is deanonymization,
Deanonymization is censorship.
The Supreme Court is now taking away your right to anonymously *read* a form of speech. If speaking can mean that your readers have to subject themselves to potential consequences to read it, how can there be freedom of speech?
Deanonymization is censorship.
The Supreme Court is now taking away your right to anonymously *read* a form of speech. If speaking can mean that your readers have to subject themselves to potential consequences to read it, how can there be freedom of speech?
NEW: In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court held that age verification for explicit sites is constitutional. The majority said it protects minors without violating free speech; dissenters warned it burdens adults’ rights and ignores First Amendment precedent.
by @mattburgess1.bsky.social:
by @mattburgess1.bsky.social:
US Supreme Court Upholds Texas Porn ID Law
In a 6-3 decision, the Supreme Court held that age verification for explicit sites is constitutional. In a dissent, Justice Elena Kagan warned it burdens adults and ignores First Amendment precedent.
www.wired.com
June 27, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Age verification is deanonymization,
Deanonymization is censorship.
The Supreme Court is now taking away your right to anonymously *read* a form of speech. If speaking can mean that your readers have to subject themselves to potential consequences to read it, how can there be freedom of speech?
Deanonymization is censorship.
The Supreme Court is now taking away your right to anonymously *read* a form of speech. If speaking can mean that your readers have to subject themselves to potential consequences to read it, how can there be freedom of speech?
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Remember: Data gathered for one purpose will inevitably be used for other purposes. Especially when that data is gathered by, or on behalf of, the government.
(linked post is a thread)
(linked post is a thread)
New from 404 Media: ICE is using a new facial recognition app to identify people, leaked emails show. Point camera at person, reveal their identity. It uses the CBP system that records peoples' faces as they enter or exit the U.S. Now, turned inwards to be used by ICE www.404media.co/ice-is-using...
ICE Is Using a New Facial Recognition App to Identify People, Leaked Emails Show
The new tool, called Mobile Fortify, uses the CBP system which ordinarily takes photos of people when they enter or exit the U.S., according to internal ICE emails viewed by 404 Media. Now ICE is usin...
www.404media.co
June 27, 2025 at 3:53 PM
Remember: Data gathered for one purpose will inevitably be used for other purposes. Especially when that data is gathered by, or on behalf of, the government.
(linked post is a thread)
(linked post is a thread)
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Also do notice, these two Supreme Court decisions dropped the *same day*:
- States can restrict online speech if it is "adult".
- The mere depiction of homosexual existence can be objectionable adult content.
A plus B equals C
- States can restrict online speech if it is "adult".
- The mere depiction of homosexual existence can be objectionable adult content.
A plus B equals C
Alito includes screenshots from the books he thinks parents should be able to bar schools from letting their children read.
June 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
Also do notice, these two Supreme Court decisions dropped the *same day*:
- States can restrict online speech if it is "adult".
- The mere depiction of homosexual existence can be objectionable adult content.
A plus B equals C
- States can restrict online speech if it is "adult".
- The mere depiction of homosexual existence can be objectionable adult content.
A plus B equals C
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To make our Hotel Room isotonic saline, you're going to need:
* Salt (non iodised if you can)
* bottled water
Step 1: Add a teaspoon of salt to 500ml of water.
Step 2: Shake till salt is dissolved.
Congratulations you've made isotonic saline!
* Salt (non iodised if you can)
* bottled water
Step 1: Add a teaspoon of salt to 500ml of water.
Step 2: Shake till salt is dissolved.
Congratulations you've made isotonic saline!
November 21, 2024 at 6:35 PM
To make our Hotel Room isotonic saline, you're going to need:
* Salt (non iodised if you can)
* bottled water
Step 1: Add a teaspoon of salt to 500ml of water.
Step 2: Shake till salt is dissolved.
Congratulations you've made isotonic saline!
* Salt (non iodised if you can)
* bottled water
Step 1: Add a teaspoon of salt to 500ml of water.
Step 2: Shake till salt is dissolved.
Congratulations you've made isotonic saline!
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Medics carry saline in these tiny little irrigation (means "washing") bottles. You pop the top off and squeeze and the saline squirt out.
This is important! If you're just pouring water out of a bottle, a lot of water comes out at low velocity, so most of the water slides off.
This is important! If you're just pouring water out of a bottle, a lot of water comes out at low velocity, so most of the water slides off.
November 21, 2024 at 6:40 PM
Medics carry saline in these tiny little irrigation (means "washing") bottles. You pop the top off and squeeze and the saline squirt out.
This is important! If you're just pouring water out of a bottle, a lot of water comes out at low velocity, so most of the water slides off.
This is important! If you're just pouring water out of a bottle, a lot of water comes out at low velocity, so most of the water slides off.
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360 camera + long painter's pole = drone that doesn't need to fly, as long as you PAY THE FUCK ATTENTION to power lines
The FAA has issued a NOTAM (which bans unauthorized drone flights) covering the area in Los Angeles where the protests are happening right now:
tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=d...
tfr.faa.gov/tfr3/?page=d...
June 7, 2025 at 10:15 PM
360 camera + long painter's pole = drone that doesn't need to fly, as long as you PAY THE FUCK ATTENTION to power lines
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NPR speaks with a British orthopedic surgeon who just returned from his fourth medical mission to Gaza. He says many people he operated on were civilians and were shot while trying to reach food aid.
British doctor says many he treated in Gaza were civilians shot trying to reach aid
NPR speaks with a British orthopedic surgeon who just returned from his fourth medical mission to Gaza. He says many people he operated on were civilians and were shot while trying to reach food aid.
n.pr
June 7, 2025 at 9:50 AM
NPR speaks with a British orthopedic surgeon who just returned from his fourth medical mission to Gaza. He says many people he operated on were civilians and were shot while trying to reach food aid.