Phil Kasper
@philkasper.bsky.social
Just a White Guy on the Internet. Occasional Chaos Goblin. Devourer of Buffalo Wings. Deconstruction, tech, science & more. Opinions my own.
Vocabulary word for the day: stochastic terrorism
November 21, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Vocabulary word for the day: stochastic terrorism
Talk about a quote that will live rent free with me for my life:
“Only miserable people enjoy the suffering of others”
- @revpoppop.bsky.social
“Only miserable people enjoy the suffering of others”
- @revpoppop.bsky.social
November 21, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Talk about a quote that will live rent free with me for my life:
“Only miserable people enjoy the suffering of others”
- @revpoppop.bsky.social
“Only miserable people enjoy the suffering of others”
- @revpoppop.bsky.social
Let's play a game: Guess that business!
Customer: How much for this service?
Business: It will cost $150 today
Customer: OK
*Customer pays $150 & receives service*
~Fast forward 2 months~
Business: You owe us an additional $360 for this service you paid $150 for 2 months ago
Customer: How much for this service?
Business: It will cost $150 today
Customer: OK
*Customer pays $150 & receives service*
~Fast forward 2 months~
Business: You owe us an additional $360 for this service you paid $150 for 2 months ago
November 20, 2025 at 8:48 PM
Let's play a game: Guess that business!
Customer: How much for this service?
Business: It will cost $150 today
Customer: OK
*Customer pays $150 & receives service*
~Fast forward 2 months~
Business: You owe us an additional $360 for this service you paid $150 for 2 months ago
Customer: How much for this service?
Business: It will cost $150 today
Customer: OK
*Customer pays $150 & receives service*
~Fast forward 2 months~
Business: You owe us an additional $360 for this service you paid $150 for 2 months ago
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Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
November 9, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Kyle Kingsbury is not a journalist. He is not an op-ed writer.
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
He is a computer safety researcher.
And he has written one of the most compelling, comprehensive accounts of the ongoing hell in Chicago that you could possibly imagine.
In under 1600 words.
aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
Saw a commenter on a Reddit story about the Democrat’s sweep of elections last night as a “bluekake” and it is SENDING me!
a man with blue paint on his body and glasses is talking to another man .
Alt: a man with blue paint on his body and glasses is talking to another man .
media.tenor.com
November 5, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Saw a commenter on a Reddit story about the Democrat’s sweep of elections last night as a “bluekake” and it is SENDING me!
Byers admits staffing needs to enforce operation of the Broadview #ICE Abduction Facility DROPPED from "40-50" agents in Sept. to 12-15 by Oct. 20th, meaning @jbpritzker.bsky.social's Police have helped free up 60% of ICE/CBP staff to run abduction operations across IL & other states.
Now he says those numbers are closer to 12-15 agents, and they're a mix of ICE, CBP or Bureau of Prisons officers.
October 23, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Byers admits staffing needs to enforce operation of the Broadview #ICE Abduction Facility DROPPED from "40-50" agents in Sept. to 12-15 by Oct. 20th, meaning @jbpritzker.bsky.social's Police have helped free up 60% of ICE/CBP staff to run abduction operations across IL & other states.
Reposted by Phil Kasper
Ellis asks how many have been involved at any given time protecting the Broadview facility since the beginning of September.
Byers says "the most we've had at any given time is probably 40 to 50."
Byers says "the most we've had at any given time is probably 40 to 50."
October 20, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Ellis asks how many have been involved at any given time protecting the Broadview facility since the beginning of September.
Byers says "the most we've had at any given time is probably 40 to 50."
Byers says "the most we've had at any given time is probably 40 to 50."
@govpritzker.illinois.gov's calculus will be his downfall. Using his police force to protect ICE operations & brutalize peaceful protestors in Broadview, he thinks he can keep Trump from federalizing the National Guard & sending them into Chicago. He delays the inevitable & burns political capital.
"Banking on a Supreme Court ruling in their favor"?
Trump administration raises eyebrows by agreeing to long-term order in lower court that blocks National Guard in Illinois.
But all eyes are really on the Supreme Court.
From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/donald-trump...
Trump administration raises eyebrows by agreeing to long-term order in lower court that blocks National Guard in Illinois.
But all eyes are really on the Supreme Court.
From @chicago.suntimes.com: chicago.suntimes.com/donald-trump...
Judge's order blocking National Guard deployment will remain in effect for now, but all eyes on Supreme Court
A ruling from the high court could allow troop deployment immediately.
chicago.suntimes.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:42 PM
@govpritzker.illinois.gov's calculus will be his downfall. Using his police force to protect ICE operations & brutalize peaceful protestors in Broadview, he thinks he can keep Trump from federalizing the National Guard & sending them into Chicago. He delays the inevitable & burns political capital.
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HAPPENING NOW — This morning, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order establishing “ICE-free zones.”
“That means that city property and unwilling private businesses will no longer serve as grounds for these raids,” Johnson said to applause.
thetriibe.com/2025/10/mayo...
“That means that city property and unwilling private businesses will no longer serve as grounds for these raids,” Johnson said to applause.
thetriibe.com/2025/10/mayo...
Mayor Brandon Johnson signs executive order establishing ‘ICE-free zones’ • The TRiiBE
Johnson is calling for a full investigation into “all of the brutality” that federal agents have conducted this past week.
thetriibe.com
October 6, 2025 at 2:31 PM
HAPPENING NOW — This morning, Mayor Brandon Johnson signed an executive order establishing “ICE-free zones.”
“That means that city property and unwilling private businesses will no longer serve as grounds for these raids,” Johnson said to applause.
thetriibe.com/2025/10/mayo...
“That means that city property and unwilling private businesses will no longer serve as grounds for these raids,” Johnson said to applause.
thetriibe.com/2025/10/mayo...
What we’ve learned from recent developments over the past days: a member of a Far-Right political group spreading violence was allegedly murdered by a member of an even further Far-Right violent political group, & the Right & Far-Right political groups are blaming the Left for “political violence”
September 13, 2025 at 1:44 PM
What we’ve learned from recent developments over the past days: a member of a Far-Right political group spreading violence was allegedly murdered by a member of an even further Far-Right violent political group, & the Right & Far-Right political groups are blaming the Left for “political violence”
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ICE is acting as Trump’s secret police to torment and destroy our communities. But we aren’t helpless. Join me and hundreds of committed activists at ICE’s main Chicago-area facility Friday morning at 7 am.
September 11, 2025 at 7:27 PM
ICE is acting as Trump’s secret police to torment and destroy our communities. But we aren’t helpless. Join me and hundreds of committed activists at ICE’s main Chicago-area facility Friday morning at 7 am.
Wikipedia quick to update the Turning Point USA entry.
September 10, 2025 at 8:57 PM
Wikipedia quick to update the Turning Point USA entry.
Hmm.
Anyway, when is Congress going to release the fully unredacted Epstein Files?
Anyway, when is Congress going to release the fully unredacted Epstein Files?
September 10, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Hmm.
Anyway, when is Congress going to release the fully unredacted Epstein Files?
Anyway, when is Congress going to release the fully unredacted Epstein Files?
Hot take: Republican propaganda about how government doesn’t work is so effective, it’s convinced leftists to do the work of persuading non-voters or potential voters to not participate in elections, which helps to get more Republicans elected.
September 5, 2025 at 12:17 PM
Hot take: Republican propaganda about how government doesn’t work is so effective, it’s convinced leftists to do the work of persuading non-voters or potential voters to not participate in elections, which helps to get more Republicans elected.
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BREAKING: Gov. JB Pritzker says the Trump administration has sent the Texas National Guard to Great Lakes Naval Base outside Chicago, awaiting orders to deploy to Chicago.
Trump administration officials will target Mexican Independence Day (Sept. 16) celebrations. @wttw.bsky.social
Trump administration officials will target Mexican Independence Day (Sept. 16) celebrations. @wttw.bsky.social
September 2, 2025 at 8:11 PM
BREAKING: Gov. JB Pritzker says the Trump administration has sent the Texas National Guard to Great Lakes Naval Base outside Chicago, awaiting orders to deploy to Chicago.
Trump administration officials will target Mexican Independence Day (Sept. 16) celebrations. @wttw.bsky.social
Trump administration officials will target Mexican Independence Day (Sept. 16) celebrations. @wttw.bsky.social
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‘We don’t take an oath to a king.’ As Trump threatens to expand National Guard deployments in cities across the U.S., this reminder from retired Army General Mark Milley is more important than ever. Critics say Trump’s actions are politically motivated and raise serious constitutional concerns.
August 25, 2025 at 8:01 PM
‘We don’t take an oath to a king.’ As Trump threatens to expand National Guard deployments in cities across the U.S., this reminder from retired Army General Mark Milley is more important than ever. Critics say Trump’s actions are politically motivated and raise serious constitutional concerns.
James Dobson’s obituary is one that I read with great pleasure.
shrek from the movie shrek looks at the camera
ALT: shrek from the movie shrek looks at the camera
media.tenor.com
August 22, 2025 at 9:31 PM
James Dobson’s obituary is one that I read with great pleasure.
Sunday reminder: The Bible is a book of wisdom we may use as a guide to love & liberate our neighbor.
Unfortunately, most Christians are indoctrinated to believe the Bible is a book of rules we use as a tool to oppress our neighbor.
Unfortunately, most Christians are indoctrinated to believe the Bible is a book of rules we use as a tool to oppress our neighbor.
April 27, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Sunday reminder: The Bible is a book of wisdom we may use as a guide to love & liberate our neighbor.
Unfortunately, most Christians are indoctrinated to believe the Bible is a book of rules we use as a tool to oppress our neighbor.
Unfortunately, most Christians are indoctrinated to believe the Bible is a book of rules we use as a tool to oppress our neighbor.
Did y’all know parts of the United States had FREE public college education until Ronald Reagan trashed it in the 1970s? He was told by an advisor that the US government was “in danger of producing an educated [working class]… that’s dynamite!”
April 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Did y’all know parts of the United States had FREE public college education until Ronald Reagan trashed it in the 1970s? He was told by an advisor that the US government was “in danger of producing an educated [working class]… that’s dynamite!”
A reminder for people: go outside. Spend time with friends. Enjoy another person’s company. Share your abundance, & carry one another’s burdens. Experience each other’s humanity. Remember & practice daily how to love your neighbor.
April 25, 2025 at 4:33 AM
A reminder for people: go outside. Spend time with friends. Enjoy another person’s company. Share your abundance, & carry one another’s burdens. Experience each other’s humanity. Remember & practice daily how to love your neighbor.
🇺🇸 Christians: do not look away. This is what you voted for. This is what you wanted. The complete antithesis of what Jesus preached through his life, death, and resurrection. This will be the legacy of the United States & another dark stain on the Christian Church. A legacy of unmerciful hate.
April 21, 2025 at 6:03 PM
🇺🇸 Christians: do not look away. This is what you voted for. This is what you wanted. The complete antithesis of what Jesus preached through his life, death, and resurrection. This will be the legacy of the United States & another dark stain on the Christian Church. A legacy of unmerciful hate.
Just one meeting with JD Vance was all it took. Wow. This administration is so toxic.
JD Vance finished off the Pope - Pope Francis, groundbreaking Jesuit pontiff, dies aged 88
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Pope Francis, groundbreaking Jesuit pontiff, dies aged 88
Death of 267th head of Catholic church triggers period of global mourning and Vatican conclave of cardinals to elect successor
www.theguardian.com
April 21, 2025 at 8:40 AM
Just one meeting with JD Vance was all it took. Wow. This administration is so toxic.
Happy Easter (aka Zombie Jesus Day) to those who celebrate. I’ve been waiting months since I thrifted this shirt to wear it for this holiday. Also remember: women can be preachers/leaders in church. The first documented people in the Bible to share the Good News of the Resurrection were two women.
April 20, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Happy Easter (aka Zombie Jesus Day) to those who celebrate. I’ve been waiting months since I thrifted this shirt to wear it for this holiday. Also remember: women can be preachers/leaders in church. The first documented people in the Bible to share the Good News of the Resurrection were two women.
You know there’s a problem with Christianity in the United States where every time Jesus shows up, Christians want to deport Him.
April 16, 2025 at 7:16 PM
You know there’s a problem with Christianity in the United States where every time Jesus shows up, Christians want to deport Him.
Republicans to the American people: the beatings will continue until morale improves.
Democrats to the American people: the beatings will continue until you vote for fewer beatings.
Either way, the average working-class American will continue to experience beatings.
Democrats to the American people: the beatings will continue until you vote for fewer beatings.
Either way, the average working-class American will continue to experience beatings.
April 16, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Republicans to the American people: the beatings will continue until morale improves.
Democrats to the American people: the beatings will continue until you vote for fewer beatings.
Either way, the average working-class American will continue to experience beatings.
Democrats to the American people: the beatings will continue until you vote for fewer beatings.
Either way, the average working-class American will continue to experience beatings.