peoplerrjim.bsky.social
@peoplerrjim.bsky.social
Urban planner, avid gamer (solo rpgs!), music lover, cat guy, soccer person (MUFC!). Strong advocate for making the world a better place.
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"A consistent message for Derek and Ezra in particular has been that countering Trumpism requires a compelling alternative. Some on the left insist that liberals have one. Polling suggests otherwise.”
www.eatingpolicy.com/p/punching-l...
Punching left or punching back?
Steve Teles, Derek Thompson, and Ezra Klein offer the self-critique we need.
www.eatingpolicy.com
March 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
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As a journalist for 20 years now, I have interacted with many, many civil servants, and I have been struck over & over by their good will, intelligence, & dedication. Virtually all of them could make more in the private world, but they care about their country & other people. Read these interviews:
civil servants Archives | Defector
defector.com
March 14, 2025 at 8:23 PM
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Canada just released a housing catalog of pre-designed homes for all 10 provinces, developed by local architecture and engineering teams to align with regional building codes, planning regulations, climate zones, construction methods, and materials.

Every state needs to do this immediately!
March 8, 2025 at 6:21 PM
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Karaoke should have the Mentos song
November 28, 2024 at 3:51 AM
In Baldur's Gate 3, worm in brain was considered a bad thing with implications for the future of Faerun. I guess it was always just a fantasy game, right?
November 24, 2024 at 5:57 PM
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Wow! Just watched S6 E13 of Deep Space Nine, Far Beyond the Stars. It’s a tour de force from all involved. Simply one of finest episodes of storytelling in the entire Trek canon.
#bydhttmwfi
November 20, 2024 at 7:10 AM