Jonas K
@otowngeek.bsky.social
Geek, dad, gamer, optimist.
"....And we are judged equally for the illumination we bring to the blackest nights. We are judged in life for those moments we spill light into the darkest reaches of the world."
"....And we are judged equally for the illumination we bring to the blackest nights. We are judged in life for those moments we spill light into the darkest reaches of the world."
Exactly right.
I *do* understand that it must be incredibly difficult to know how much pain people are in because of the shutdown. That people might be starving, losing homes all of it.
That's what the GOP banked on, Dems humanity. But it was still the wrong call.
I *do* understand that it must be incredibly difficult to know how much pain people are in because of the shutdown. That people might be starving, losing homes all of it.
That's what the GOP banked on, Dems humanity. But it was still the wrong call.
Democrats have to stop bailing out Republicans from facing the consequences of their own policies. And yeah, that means they have to stop sparing voters from experiencing what GOP government truly means.
Every time Dems step in, it only emboldens the GOP & they make it even worse the next time.
Every time Dems step in, it only emboldens the GOP & they make it even worse the next time.
So Democrats get:
1. A CR that will prevent the GOP from facing the wrath of Americans for a shutdown over the holidays
2. A coupon for one (1) meaningless ACA vote that will fail
3. An end to the illegal RIF/SNAP moves that are already before the courts
Those all seem like wins for the GOP.
1. A CR that will prevent the GOP from facing the wrath of Americans for a shutdown over the holidays
2. A coupon for one (1) meaningless ACA vote that will fail
3. An end to the illegal RIF/SNAP moves that are already before the courts
Those all seem like wins for the GOP.
November 10, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Exactly right.
I *do* understand that it must be incredibly difficult to know how much pain people are in because of the shutdown. That people might be starving, losing homes all of it.
That's what the GOP banked on, Dems humanity. But it was still the wrong call.
I *do* understand that it must be incredibly difficult to know how much pain people are in because of the shutdown. That people might be starving, losing homes all of it.
That's what the GOP banked on, Dems humanity. But it was still the wrong call.
Some thoughts on the NYC race
The unfortunate reality is that in the post-Trump world we are so often called to focus on the sandal of the moment. Or take action in the moment.
It feels like we are focusing on the broader historical context less and less. That is understandable as things come at
The unfortunate reality is that in the post-Trump world we are so often called to focus on the sandal of the moment. Or take action in the moment.
It feels like we are focusing on the broader historical context less and less. That is understandable as things come at
November 5, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Some thoughts on the NYC race
The unfortunate reality is that in the post-Trump world we are so often called to focus on the sandal of the moment. Or take action in the moment.
It feels like we are focusing on the broader historical context less and less. That is understandable as things come at
The unfortunate reality is that in the post-Trump world we are so often called to focus on the sandal of the moment. Or take action in the moment.
It feels like we are focusing on the broader historical context less and less. That is understandable as things come at
Yeah!
November 5, 2025 at 2:47 AM
Yeah!
"This is a time for American heroes, and we reach for the stars."
~Aaron Sorkin
~Aaron Sorkin
November 4, 2025 at 2:49 PM
"This is a time for American heroes, and we reach for the stars."
~Aaron Sorkin
~Aaron Sorkin
Eliminating the penny is actually a good thing. Canada did it over a decade ago and it was fine.
BUT! Our government let people know ahead of time. Gave guidelines on how too make change and ensured people were informed.
As opposed to Trump's half-assed way of doing...anything.
BUT! Our government let people know ahead of time. Gave guidelines on how too make change and ensured people were informed.
As opposed to Trump's half-assed way of doing...anything.
November 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Eliminating the penny is actually a good thing. Canada did it over a decade ago and it was fine.
BUT! Our government let people know ahead of time. Gave guidelines on how too make change and ensured people were informed.
As opposed to Trump's half-assed way of doing...anything.
BUT! Our government let people know ahead of time. Gave guidelines on how too make change and ensured people were informed.
As opposed to Trump's half-assed way of doing...anything.
"A SEEKWIT PWAN TO FIGHT INFWATION?!?!?!"
November 2, 2025 at 2:09 AM
"A SEEKWIT PWAN TO FIGHT INFWATION?!?!?!"
That makes me very sad. I actually enjoyed The Acolyte and, yes Qimir was a huge part of that.
Also, holy crap does Manny Jacinto have *range* I had to look up that it was the same actor from The Good Place because he acts and sounds so different.
Give me more Qimir!
Also, holy crap does Manny Jacinto have *range* I had to look up that it was the same actor from The Good Place because he acts and sounds so different.
Give me more Qimir!
October 27, 2025 at 1:22 PM
That makes me very sad. I actually enjoyed The Acolyte and, yes Qimir was a huge part of that.
Also, holy crap does Manny Jacinto have *range* I had to look up that it was the same actor from The Good Place because he acts and sounds so different.
Give me more Qimir!
Also, holy crap does Manny Jacinto have *range* I had to look up that it was the same actor from The Good Place because he acts and sounds so different.
Give me more Qimir!
That is very very bad. But Doug's billionaire buddies will love it.
Proposed changes from the Ontario government would drastically reduce protection for tenants.
This is appalling and would put some folks in serious danger in this era of very low vacancy, skyrocketing rental rates, and rent decontrol.
Nearly 40% of Ottawa residents are renters.
This is appalling and would put some folks in serious danger in this era of very low vacancy, skyrocketing rental rates, and rent decontrol.
Nearly 40% of Ottawa residents are renters.
October 23, 2025 at 11:16 PM
That is very very bad. But Doug's billionaire buddies will love it.
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I am demanding anyone that ever tried to throw a hadouken or kamehameha in real life repost this.
October 21, 2025 at 12:17 PM
I am demanding anyone that ever tried to throw a hadouken or kamehameha in real life repost this.
Ok America. Show me something.
October 18, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Ok America. Show me something.
"Every once in a while... every once in a while, there's a day with an absolute right and an absolute wrong, but those days almost always include body counts. Other than that, there aren't very many unnuanced moments in leading a country that's way too big for ten words."
~Aaron Sorkin
~Aaron Sorkin
October 17, 2025 at 7:56 PM
"Every once in a while... every once in a while, there's a day with an absolute right and an absolute wrong, but those days almost always include body counts. Other than that, there aren't very many unnuanced moments in leading a country that's way too big for ten words."
~Aaron Sorkin
~Aaron Sorkin
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It's why shame isn't a functional social force for public people any more, because "the consequences of your own actions" is broadly understood to be the Woke Mind Virus and fighting against it is considered valiant
October 15, 2025 at 2:15 PM
It's why shame isn't a functional social force for public people any more, because "the consequences of your own actions" is broadly understood to be the Woke Mind Virus and fighting against it is considered valiant
ALL THE FANTA IS MINE!!! MWA HA HA HA!
September 29, 2025 at 11:27 AM
ALL THE FANTA IS MINE!!! MWA HA HA HA!
September 27, 2025 at 2:11 AM
The irony of of using a quote from a Disney show is great. Also, I'm sorry, but how cool is it that a governor quotes freaking Star Wars.
"Tyranny requires constant effort. It breaks, it leaks. Authority is brittle. Oppression is the mask of fear. Remember that."
Looking forward to seeing Jimmy back on the air.
Looking forward to seeing Jimmy back on the air.
Jimmy Kimmel Returns: ABC Ends Suspension Starting Tuesday
Jimmy Kimmel will return to late night on Tuesday
variety.com
September 22, 2025 at 8:52 PM
The irony of of using a quote from a Disney show is great. Also, I'm sorry, but how cool is it that a governor quotes freaking Star Wars.
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The Disney brand, and the USA brand, sinking together. Parody from Dutch TV
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vRX...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vRX...
Jimmy Kimmel’s show has been cancelled | The New Disney | LUBACH
YouTube video by LUBACH
www.youtube.com
September 20, 2025 at 8:39 PM
The Disney brand, and the USA brand, sinking together. Parody from Dutch TV
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vRX...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vRX...
I'd say you should just go and *buy* Hades. But if you'd rather then play it on Game Pass. It's heckin' fun! Great soundtrack good action and a compelling story.
Play it! It's good!
Play it! It's good!
The original HADES is back on Game Pass today! Good luck getting out of hell.
September 19, 2025 at 5:38 PM
I'd say you should just go and *buy* Hades. But if you'd rather then play it on Game Pass. It's heckin' fun! Great soundtrack good action and a compelling story.
Play it! It's good!
Play it! It's good!
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The first duty is to the truth.
September 18, 2025 at 10:48 PM
The first duty is to the truth.
A trans comic writer at DC was fired for posts after Kirk's death. A woman dev at Sucker Punch was fired for posts after Kirk's death. A woman of colour is fired from the WaPo for posts after Kirk's death.
Trump made jokes about the assault on Paul Pelosi & was elected President.
Trump made jokes about the assault on Paul Pelosi & was elected President.
For the record.
My posts were not even about Kirk directly, but about America's apathy towards political violence, and the coddling of white male shooters and hate peddlers.
I was fired because I mentioned race: white men and violence-- that was my "gross misconduct."
My posts were not even about Kirk directly, but about America's apathy towards political violence, and the coddling of white male shooters and hate peddlers.
I was fired because I mentioned race: white men and violence-- that was my "gross misconduct."
September 15, 2025 at 5:46 PM
A trans comic writer at DC was fired for posts after Kirk's death. A woman dev at Sucker Punch was fired for posts after Kirk's death. A woman of colour is fired from the WaPo for posts after Kirk's death.
Trump made jokes about the assault on Paul Pelosi & was elected President.
Trump made jokes about the assault on Paul Pelosi & was elected President.
"Just relax and let the hooks do their work."
September 14, 2025 at 8:58 PM
"Just relax and let the hooks do their work."
Always be an X-Man
I hope you all read this from me.
To describe the current state of the world as a daily show of deepening horrors is a massive understatement.
However, I read something today that I think more people should see and read.
I hope she doesn't mind my me sharing it here.
I'd rather be an X-Men by @gailsimone.bsky.social
However, I read something today that I think more people should see and read.
I hope she doesn't mind my me sharing it here.
I'd rather be an X-Men by @gailsimone.bsky.social
September 14, 2025 at 1:26 PM
Always be an X-Man
I'm totally going to blame Silksong!
I'm a bit bummed out, but quality is worth waiting for!
I'm a bit bummed out, but quality is worth waiting for!
An update on Slay the Spire 2's release date for those who haven't read the September Neowsletter.
September 11, 2025 at 11:15 PM
I'm totally going to blame Silksong!
I'm a bit bummed out, but quality is worth waiting for!
I'm a bit bummed out, but quality is worth waiting for!
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This is the line that Dems need to push. It can't be simply. "Political violence is bad" it MUST be "Political violence is bad and Trump and his ilk are responsible for creating conditions ripe for political violence"
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker (D) on the shooting of Charlie Kirk:
"Political violence, unfortunately, has ramped up in this country ... I think there are people who are fomenting it in this country. I think the president's rhetoric often foments it."
"Political violence, unfortunately, has ramped up in this country ... I think there are people who are fomenting it in this country. I think the president's rhetoric often foments it."
September 10, 2025 at 7:56 PM
This is the line that Dems need to push. It can't be simply. "Political violence is bad" it MUST be "Political violence is bad and Trump and his ilk are responsible for creating conditions ripe for political violence"
A very happy Silksong day to you who celebrate.
September 4, 2025 at 12:08 PM
A very happy Silksong day to you who celebrate.