Mike Merritt
@mikewmerritt.com
I like to talk about tech and travel, in that order.
About Me: https://mikewmerritt.com
Blog: dymersion.com
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About Me: https://mikewmerritt.com
Blog: dymersion.com
Masto: @mikewmerritt@dymersion.com
Nostr: @mikewmerritt.com (NIP-5)
I see now that the Following feed isn't working! Will use other feeds for now.
December 11, 2025 at 5:09 AM
I see now that the Following feed isn't working! Will use other feeds for now.
I tried it there. It's broken too!
December 11, 2025 at 5:05 AM
I tried it there. It's broken too!
*generate the new supply
December 11, 2025 at 4:08 AM
*generate the new supply
Yeah, but new nuclear would take years if the population can get past the jitters they have about it, so something will have to take on the new supply in the mean time. I'd like to see more solar. Feels like Georgia is a good space for that, but I don't know for sure.
December 11, 2025 at 4:00 AM
Yeah, but new nuclear would take years if the population can get past the jitters they have about it, so something will have to take on the new supply in the mean time. I'd like to see more solar. Feels like Georgia is a good space for that, but I don't know for sure.
My least favorite argument against AI is the energy argument. I'm definitely in favor of finding ways to optimize for energy use, but instead of stopping it's use for that reason, it seems to me the real long-term solution is to generate more, clean energy.
December 10, 2025 at 11:06 PM
My least favorite argument against AI is the energy argument. I'm definitely in favor of finding ways to optimize for energy use, but instead of stopping it's use for that reason, it seems to me the real long-term solution is to generate more, clean energy.
I suspect they will try very hard to hide anything, though Trump isn't helping by falling asleep on camera. That being said, falling asleep like he does is more a sigh of sleep deprivation than true inability. He could just stop Truth Socialing at 2am.
December 10, 2025 at 10:50 PM
I suspect they will try very hard to hide anything, though Trump isn't helping by falling asleep on camera. That being said, falling asleep like he does is more a sigh of sleep deprivation than true inability. He could just stop Truth Socialing at 2am.
Maybe *you* should indict Hegseth, Tom. Get cracking!
December 2, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Maybe *you* should indict Hegseth, Tom. Get cracking!
Exhibit A. Not saying this will definitely lead to his firing, but there's more here to suggest it than a week ago.
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social.daniela.lol/profile/did:...
The house and senate have both expressed interest in investigating the strike on survivors of the first boat strike.
Both Hegseth and adm Bradley will need to answer some questions.
This is why a reminder to not follow illegal orders is important
Both Hegseth and adm Bradley will need to answer some questions.
This is why a reminder to not follow illegal orders is important
November 30, 2025 at 5:15 AM
Exhibit A. Not saying this will definitely lead to his firing, but there's more here to suggest it than a week ago.
social.daniela.lol/profile/did:...
social.daniela.lol/profile/did:...
I'll be honest that I didn't think the window had shifted so much on r-word use. It's good to see.
November 28, 2025 at 9:48 PM
I'll be honest that I didn't think the window had shifted so much on r-word use. It's good to see.
FWIW, Jackie Chan confirmed a new movie is coming back in 2022.
November 26, 2025 at 1:42 AM
FWIW, Jackie Chan confirmed a new movie is coming back in 2022.
Had to be the best campaign material ever generated for a party facing defeat.
November 26, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Had to be the best campaign material ever generated for a party facing defeat.
I wouldn't make my worst enemy take Greyhound on a long-haul trip.
November 25, 2025 at 1:02 AM
I wouldn't make my worst enemy take Greyhound on a long-haul trip.
I agree with this, but I think nice, dark, non-ripped jeans are perfectly acceptable at home and maybe on those casual work days.
I have several, and they're very classy imo.
I have several, and they're very classy imo.
November 24, 2025 at 10:10 PM
I agree with this, but I think nice, dark, non-ripped jeans are perfectly acceptable at home and maybe on those casual work days.
I have several, and they're very classy imo.
I have several, and they're very classy imo.
Usually only if I'm passing through somewhere or if i don't have somewhere to put it. I might carry it if needed, like in a church.
November 24, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Usually only if I'm passing through somewhere or if i don't have somewhere to put it. I might carry it if needed, like in a church.
I wear a cap, mostly in summer, to avoid skin cancer admist my thinning hair, even though I'm not much of a hat guy otherwise.
Otherwise, I mostly wear what's comfortable and appropriate for the situation.
Otherwise, I mostly wear what's comfortable and appropriate for the situation.
November 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
I wear a cap, mostly in summer, to avoid skin cancer admist my thinning hair, even though I'm not much of a hat guy otherwise.
Otherwise, I mostly wear what's comfortable and appropriate for the situation.
Otherwise, I mostly wear what's comfortable and appropriate for the situation.
My condo has some high ceilings in a couple rooms. Ain't no way I'm getting up there.
November 24, 2025 at 1:40 AM
My condo has some high ceilings in a couple rooms. Ain't no way I'm getting up there.
If her argument is that federal taxes should be reduced so that states can raise more and run programs themselves, she can make that argument, and would find that a lot of Republicans would be supportive of that legislation.
November 22, 2025 at 9:08 PM
If her argument is that federal taxes should be reduced so that states can raise more and run programs themselves, she can make that argument, and would find that a lot of Republicans would be supportive of that legislation.
Both the Virginia and New Jersey plans originally called for exactly this. Thank James Wilson for beating the drum of a separately elected executive.
November 22, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Both the Virginia and New Jersey plans originally called for exactly this. Thank James Wilson for beating the drum of a separately elected executive.
I thought about that, haha. I guess we have to hope he'd be honest enough to give up the papacy if he won.
November 19, 2025 at 4:18 AM
I thought about that, haha. I guess we have to hope he'd be honest enough to give up the papacy if he won.