Mingo
@ming-a-ling.bsky.social
Red Sox fan and lifelong Democrat. Migrated from the disinformation and anger platform that X has become (it really isn't Twitter anymore)
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March 18, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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“Don’t feed the trolls” also extends to bad opinion pieces in papers of record.
They run them bc people react to them the most.
If we stop linking to bad columns and instead post thinkers we find valuable (& generate convo around it), incentives change.
It’s not easy and takes constant practice!
They run them bc people react to them the most.
If we stop linking to bad columns and instead post thinkers we find valuable (& generate convo around it), incentives change.
It’s not easy and takes constant practice!
December 2, 2024 at 6:19 PM
“Don’t feed the trolls” also extends to bad opinion pieces in papers of record.
They run them bc people react to them the most.
If we stop linking to bad columns and instead post thinkers we find valuable (& generate convo around it), incentives change.
It’s not easy and takes constant practice!
They run them bc people react to them the most.
If we stop linking to bad columns and instead post thinkers we find valuable (& generate convo around it), incentives change.
It’s not easy and takes constant practice!
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If you needed even MORE of a reason to switch to Bluesky, China is "troubled" by the fact that they've invested so much time on Twitter buying ads, bots, and influencers... only to see the people they're seeking to manipulate (us) flee the site.
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
November 27, 2024 at 3:04 AM
If you needed even MORE of a reason to switch to Bluesky, China is "troubled" by the fact that they've invested so much time on Twitter buying ads, bots, and influencers... only to see the people they're seeking to manipulate (us) flee the site.
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
www.semafor.com/article/11/2...
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Remember when "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" tried to teach us about tariffs and no one was paying attention
November 26, 2024 at 4:15 PM
Remember when "Ferris Bueller's Day Off" tried to teach us about tariffs and no one was paying attention
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Sarah McBride: "It is an attempt to distract ... Every single time we hear them say the word 'trans,' look what they're doing with their right hand. Look at what they're doing to pick the pocket of American workers, to fleece seniors by privatizing Social Security and Medicare."
November 24, 2024 at 4:31 PM
Sarah McBride: "It is an attempt to distract ... Every single time we hear them say the word 'trans,' look what they're doing with their right hand. Look at what they're doing to pick the pocket of American workers, to fleece seniors by privatizing Social Security and Medicare."
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"Free from Elon Musk, and his tedious quest to turn X into a right-wing echo chamber where he and his friends are the permanent, inescapable main characters."
Zactly.
Zactly.
Bluesky Is Turning Into a Strong X Alternative
Bluesky has a hint of the old Twitter magic, but the feeling of freedom it offers might be even better.
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2024 at 7:33 PM
"Free from Elon Musk, and his tedious quest to turn X into a right-wing echo chamber where he and his friends are the permanent, inescapable main characters."
Zactly.
Zactly.
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Perhaps more of the legacy media should have pushed back on his lies at the time. @democracydocket.com did.
November 24, 2024 at 12:13 PM
Perhaps more of the legacy media should have pushed back on his lies at the time. @democracydocket.com did.
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The fact that this is on the front page of @democracydocket.com but not covered in most of the legacy media at all tells you what you need to know about the priorities of each. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
North Carolina Supreme Court GOP Candidate Challenges 60K Ballots
As the recount in North Carolina’s Supreme Court race gets underway, GOP candidate Jefferson Griffin is challenging the validity of 60,000 ballots.
www.democracydocket.com
November 23, 2024 at 8:08 PM
The fact that this is on the front page of @democracydocket.com but not covered in most of the legacy media at all tells you what you need to know about the priorities of each. www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/...
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There IS a left-wing agenda, and it’s to prioritize compassion over greed. Kindness isn't a limited resource.
November 22, 2024 at 3:43 AM
There IS a left-wing agenda, and it’s to prioritize compassion over greed. Kindness isn't a limited resource.
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Biden administration approves antipersonnel mines for use in Ukraine.
This is a good move by Biden. Flood the zone with whatever aid Ukraine needs before Trump gets in office.
The calculus is that Putin isn’t going to escalate further since his puppet is on the way.
www.cnn.com/2024/11/19/p...
This is a good move by Biden. Flood the zone with whatever aid Ukraine needs before Trump gets in office.
The calculus is that Putin isn’t going to escalate further since his puppet is on the way.
www.cnn.com/2024/11/19/p...
Biden administration approves sending anti-personnel mines to Ukraine in another major policy shift | CNN Politics
The Biden administration has approved sending anti-personnel mines to Ukraine for the first time in another major policy shift, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin confirmed on Wednesday.
www.cnn.com
November 20, 2024 at 2:52 PM
Biden administration approves antipersonnel mines for use in Ukraine.
This is a good move by Biden. Flood the zone with whatever aid Ukraine needs before Trump gets in office.
The calculus is that Putin isn’t going to escalate further since his puppet is on the way.
www.cnn.com/2024/11/19/p...
This is a good move by Biden. Flood the zone with whatever aid Ukraine needs before Trump gets in office.
The calculus is that Putin isn’t going to escalate further since his puppet is on the way.
www.cnn.com/2024/11/19/p...
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I open my Bluesky feed and it is full of really cool people saying really smart things and being really passionate about really interesting stuff.
I like this version of social media, and the world.
Thanks, folks.
I like this version of social media, and the world.
Thanks, folks.
November 19, 2024 at 12:53 PM
I open my Bluesky feed and it is full of really cool people saying really smart things and being really passionate about really interesting stuff.
I like this version of social media, and the world.
Thanks, folks.
I like this version of social media, and the world.
Thanks, folks.
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Pay attention to Oklahoma.
Bibles in classrooms isn't the big story.
The same legal teams behind the seeding of Dobbs are driving a case to create religious schools fully funded by the public & they've already petitioned the Supreme Court.
Understandably, everyone was focused on the election.
Bibles in classrooms isn't the big story.
The same legal teams behind the seeding of Dobbs are driving a case to create religious schools fully funded by the public & they've already petitioned the Supreme Court.
Understandably, everyone was focused on the election.
November 18, 2024 at 1:34 AM
Pay attention to Oklahoma.
Bibles in classrooms isn't the big story.
The same legal teams behind the seeding of Dobbs are driving a case to create religious schools fully funded by the public & they've already petitioned the Supreme Court.
Understandably, everyone was focused on the election.
Bibles in classrooms isn't the big story.
The same legal teams behind the seeding of Dobbs are driving a case to create religious schools fully funded by the public & they've already petitioned the Supreme Court.
Understandably, everyone was focused on the election.
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For those who don’t know, be sure to follow and send a big thanks (and a virtual hug!) to the CEO of Bluesky, @jay.bsky.team - Jay and her team are tackling an uphill battle, and they need our support! Let’s spread the word and help bring more subscribers to this amazing platform!
November 18, 2024 at 1:38 AM
For those who don’t know, be sure to follow and send a big thanks (and a virtual hug!) to the CEO of Bluesky, @jay.bsky.team - Jay and her team are tackling an uphill battle, and they need our support! Let’s spread the word and help bring more subscribers to this amazing platform!
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Your energy affects everyone around you. 😄
November 17, 2024 at 5:36 AM
Your energy affects everyone around you. 😄
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MAGA’s embrace of RFK Jr’s “Make America Healthy Again” is so funny because these same people CRUCIFIED Michelle Obama for daring to suggest that American kids should have access to healthy lunches in school.
November 16, 2024 at 5:11 PM
MAGA’s embrace of RFK Jr’s “Make America Healthy Again” is so funny because these same people CRUCIFIED Michelle Obama for daring to suggest that American kids should have access to healthy lunches in school.
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November 14, 2024 at 9:28 PM
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MAGA blocker. Doesn't get them all, but gets a lot of them.
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November 15, 2024 at 2:05 PM
MAGA blocker. Doesn't get them all, but gets a lot of them.
bsky.app/profile/did:...
bsky.app/profile/did:...
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In the Age of Misinformation, let's remember these headlines after the Titanic sank.
During wireless chatter, someone asked: "Are the Titanic passengers safe?” An answer came: "The ship is being towed to Halifax and everyone is ok." That 2nd transmission didnt refer to the Titanic, hence the error.
During wireless chatter, someone asked: "Are the Titanic passengers safe?” An answer came: "The ship is being towed to Halifax and everyone is ok." That 2nd transmission didnt refer to the Titanic, hence the error.
November 15, 2024 at 12:02 PM
In the Age of Misinformation, let's remember these headlines after the Titanic sank.
During wireless chatter, someone asked: "Are the Titanic passengers safe?” An answer came: "The ship is being towed to Halifax and everyone is ok." That 2nd transmission didnt refer to the Titanic, hence the error.
During wireless chatter, someone asked: "Are the Titanic passengers safe?” An answer came: "The ship is being towed to Halifax and everyone is ok." That 2nd transmission didnt refer to the Titanic, hence the error.
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This place feels like moving into a new home and having to use a bowl to drink your first coffee because you haven’t found the mugs yet
But you love it and the mugs are around somewhere
But you love it and the mugs are around somewhere
November 15, 2024 at 10:28 AM
This place feels like moving into a new home and having to use a bowl to drink your first coffee because you haven’t found the mugs yet
But you love it and the mugs are around somewhere
But you love it and the mugs are around somewhere