@oldmanfoster.bsky.social
I sincerely hope Mr. MacIsaac files a lawsuit and that the amount of damages causes Google an existential level of reflection
New from me: The storied fiddler Ashley MacIsaac wanted to play a show at a Nova Scotia First Nation. It got cancelled because Google's AI search summary incorrectly called him a sex offender. Now he's worried for his safety www.theglobeandmail.com/culture/arti...
Fiddler Ashley MacIsaac has show cancelled over Google AI-generated misinformation
Cape Breton musician was set to perform in Nova Scotia before a search summary incorrectly described him as a sex offender
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 24, 2025 at 1:06 AM
I sincerely hope Mr. MacIsaac files a lawsuit and that the amount of damages causes Google an existential level of reflection
Race concerns have always been the key to MAGA. When Trump was in the 2016 primary, the single-best poll predictor to determine who would be a Trump voter was the NFL protests. The angrier a voter was about Black players kneeling, the more likely they were to support Trump - like a 1-to-1 match
December 21, 2025 at 10:18 PM
Race concerns have always been the key to MAGA. When Trump was in the 2016 primary, the single-best poll predictor to determine who would be a Trump voter was the NFL protests. The angrier a voter was about Black players kneeling, the more likely they were to support Trump - like a 1-to-1 match
how a functional country does things:
Australian federal and state government leaders on Monday agreed to immediately overhaul already-tough national gun control laws after a mass shooting targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach, leaving at least 15 people dead. yhoo.it/48BOQuY
December 15, 2025 at 4:24 PM
how a functional country does things:
WTF Rob Reiner???
December 15, 2025 at 2:29 AM
WTF Rob Reiner???
False analogy alert: in the '30s America was in the depths of the worst economic depression in our history. Unemployment was 15-25%. By contrast, the stock market hit a record high THIS WEEK & Unemployment is under 5%. Sure, the economy was better 2 years ago, but we're not even at '09 levels. Yet.
Opinion | When deportation was called repatriation: The US once expelled 1.8 million people to Mexico
Like today, Americans in the 1930s were reeling from economic hard times. Leaders made Latinos scapegoats and deported immigrants and some US citizens.
Like today, Americans in the 1930s were reeling from economic hard times. Leaders made Latinos scapegoats and deported immigrants and some US citizens.
Opinion | When deportation was called repatriation: The US once expelled 1.8 million people to Mexico
Like today, Americans in the 1930s were reeling from economic hard times. Leaders made Latinos scapegoats and deported immigrants and some US citizens.
bit.ly
December 11, 2025 at 8:17 PM
False analogy alert: in the '30s America was in the depths of the worst economic depression in our history. Unemployment was 15-25%. By contrast, the stock market hit a record high THIS WEEK & Unemployment is under 5%. Sure, the economy was better 2 years ago, but we're not even at '09 levels. Yet.
Had an interesting conversation with the latest candidate for CA Gov, @ericswalwell.bsky.social
CW PODCAST: @ericswalwell.bsky.social joined us for a conversation about his candidacy, his plans to address CA’s affordability crisis, his experiences as a local official, navigating familial political divides, Jan. 6, the Democratic Party brand & much, much more
capitolweekly.net/eric-swalwel...
capitolweekly.net/eric-swalwel...
Eric Swalwell's plan for California - Capitol Weekly
CAPITOL WEEKLY PODCAST: Congressman Eric Swalwell announced last month that he was joining the crowded race to replace California governor Gavin Newsom. The Dublin lawmaker enters a fluid contest with...
capitolweekly.net
December 8, 2025 at 4:57 PM
Had an interesting conversation with the latest candidate for CA Gov, @ericswalwell.bsky.social
Lonsdale should be careful what he wishes for. public executions of the rich/powerful have been REALLY popular at certain points in history. Last I checked, Luigi Mangione had higher favorability than Elon Musk
A Palantir billionaire just called for public hangings.
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
“It's time to bring back masculine leadership to protect our most vulnerable,” writes Joe Lonsdale.
This is where Silicon Valley authoritarianism is heading:
www.thenerdreich.com/joe-lonsdale...
Joe Lonsdale Calls For Public Hangings
Silicon Valley radicalization escalates
www.thenerdreich.com
December 7, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Lonsdale should be careful what he wishes for. public executions of the rich/powerful have been REALLY popular at certain points in history. Last I checked, Luigi Mangione had higher favorability than Elon Musk
Trump just solidified support among the crucial Crosley auto owner voting bloc
December 5, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Trump just solidified support among the crucial Crosley auto owner voting bloc
Honestly, my first pocket calculator was more of a game-changer than anything i've seen with AI so far
Three years into the generative-AI wave, demand for the technology seems surprisingly flimsy
Investors expect AI use to soar. That’s not happening
Recent surveys point to flatlining business adoption
econ.st
December 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Honestly, my first pocket calculator was more of a game-changer than anything i've seen with AI so far
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Also if you’re unwilling to be confrontational with powerful people you just should not be a journalist. You aren’t cut out for it.
November 28, 2025 at 1:05 AM
Also if you’re unwilling to be confrontational with powerful people you just should not be a journalist. You aren’t cut out for it.
When I first heard about climate change, I immediately thought of the Mount Tambora volcanic explosion that led to the 'year without a Summer' in 1816 and wondered if mankind might eventually try something similar to combat warming. And here we are...
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
The Strange and Totally Real Plan to Blot Out the Sun and Reverse Global Warming
A 25-person startup is developing technology to block the sun and turn down the planet’s thermostat. The stakes are huge — and the company and its critics say regulations need to catch up.
www.politico.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:33 AM
When I first heard about climate change, I immediately thought of the Mount Tambora volcanic explosion that led to the 'year without a Summer' in 1816 and wondered if mankind might eventually try something similar to combat warming. And here we are...
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
www.politico.com/news/magazin...
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13k comments on one tweet is a massive payout. All of the tweets follow a certain formula, so the content is likely automated using AI technology (e.g., AI generated images and text). Basically running it as a money printing machine. But for those in the US, it translates to low simmering rage.
November 23, 2025 at 9:47 AM
13k comments on one tweet is a massive payout. All of the tweets follow a certain formula, so the content is likely automated using AI technology (e.g., AI generated images and text). Basically running it as a money printing machine. But for those in the US, it translates to low simmering rage.
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For better — or worse — California's "Fiscal Outlook" is currently indexed to $NVDA
November 19, 2025 at 7:00 PM
For better — or worse — California's "Fiscal Outlook" is currently indexed to $NVDA
The more you read, the worse it gets
Julia Baran, new owner of the Animal Connection, tried repeatedly to warn the mayor about his District 4 Supervisor pick Beya Alcaraz.
Before sending videos to the press, she called the mayor’s office twice.
She wasn’t taken seriously.
by @junyaoyang.bsky.social
missionlocal.org/2025/11/sf-s...
Before sending videos to the press, she called the mayor’s office twice.
She wasn’t taken seriously.
by @junyaoyang.bsky.social
missionlocal.org/2025/11/sf-s...
Sunset pet-store owner repeatedly tried to warn Mayor Lurie on District 4 pick
Julia Baran, who took over a pet store from District 4 pick Beya Alcaraz, had called the mayor's office twice before sharing damaging videos.
missionlocal.org
November 18, 2025 at 8:16 PM
The more you read, the worse it gets
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A federal court Tuesday blocked Texas from using its newly drawn congressional map in next year’s midterms, ruling that the map is likely an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. https://cnn.it/4oNXBry
November 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A federal court Tuesday blocked Texas from using its newly drawn congressional map in next year’s midterms, ruling that the map is likely an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. https://cnn.it/4oNXBry
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Whoa: A federal court just barred Texas from using its new congressional map, drawn by the GOP to target Dems.
"Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map."
Court says the old map must be used in 2026. Appeals are certain. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
"Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map."
Court says the old map must be used in 2026. Appeals are certain. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
November 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Whoa: A federal court just barred Texas from using its new congressional map, drawn by the GOP to target Dems.
"Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map."
Court says the old map must be used in 2026. Appeals are certain. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
"Substantial evidence shows that Texas racially gerrymandered the 2025 Map."
Court says the old map must be used in 2026. Appeals are certain. storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...
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How California’s ultimate power broker went down
How California’s ultimate power broker went down
Gavin Newsom's former chief of staff scaled the heights of California politics with a take-no-prisoners style. This week, it came crashing down.
dlvr.it
November 14, 2025 at 11:58 PM
How California’s ultimate power broker went down
oof.
BREAKING: Just 7 days after Mayor Lurie appointed her to be the Sunset supervisor, Beya Alcaraz is out.
She resigned today after multiple unflattering stories, including one just hours ago broken by Mission Local on a potential tax dodge.
missionlocal.org/2025/11/new-...
She resigned today after multiple unflattering stories, including one just hours ago broken by Mission Local on a potential tax dodge.
missionlocal.org/2025/11/new-...
New S.F. supervisor, Beya Alcaraz, abruptly resigns after controversy
Beya Alcaraz resigned from the District 4 seat after allegations of negligence at her former pet store and tax fraud emerged.
missionlocal.org
November 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
oof.
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Powerhouse former prosecutor says he’s “livid” over the FBI’s treatment of onetime Newsom chief of staff, arrested on corruption charges.
Powerhouse prosecutor representing former Newsom aide facing corruption charges
Powerhouse former prosecutor says he’s “livid” over the FBI’s treatment of onetime Newsom chief of staff, arrested on corruption charges.
bit.ly
November 13, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Powerhouse former prosecutor says he’s “livid” over the FBI’s treatment of onetime Newsom chief of staff, arrested on corruption charges.
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Newsom put then-chief on leave last year amid criminal probe
Newsom put then-chief on leave last year amid criminal probe
Another California public official — Xavier Becerra, the former health secretary now running for governor — voluntarily cooperated in the investigation that also included his former aide.
dlvr.it
November 12, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Newsom put then-chief on leave last year amid criminal probe
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Dana Williamson, Gov. Newsom's former Chief of Staff, was indicted by federal officials, charged with corruption. Also named in the indictment were Democratic consultant Greg Campbell, Sean McCluskie, McCluskie’s spouse & an unnamed former public official
capitolweekly.net/dana-william...
capitolweekly.net/dana-william...
Dana Williamson, Newsom's former Chief of Staff, four others, indicted for corruption - Capitol Weekly
Dana Williamson, Gov. Newsom's former Chief of Staff, who stepped down in December last year, was indicted by federal officials today, charged with corruption. Also named in the indictment were Democ...
capitolweekly.net
November 12, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Dana Williamson, Gov. Newsom's former Chief of Staff, was indicted by federal officials, charged with corruption. Also named in the indictment were Democratic consultant Greg Campbell, Sean McCluskie, McCluskie’s spouse & an unnamed former public official
capitolweekly.net/dana-william...
capitolweekly.net/dana-william...
This result should be painfully obvious to anyone who knows anything at all about politics
EXCLUSIVE: Graham Platner’s online history means he’d lose to Susan Collins, a Dem poll warns.
EMILYs List poll: Platner will lose Maine Senate race
The Maine Senate race is all but a must-win for Democrats looking to take back the Senate.
politico.com
November 12, 2025 at 3:42 PM
This result should be painfully obvious to anyone who knows anything at all about politics
Bipartisan buddies: @schwarzenegger.bsky.social and Gray Davis had a pizza party for veterans today
November 11, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Bipartisan buddies: @schwarzenegger.bsky.social and Gray Davis had a pizza party for veterans today
