Pete McAveney
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For a poem praising him, the 11th century King Cnut rewarded its author with a purse containing silver worth 200 cows.
So yeah freelance writing rates have definitely not kept up with inflation
So yeah freelance writing rates have definitely not kept up with inflation
August 4, 2025 at 11:41 PM
For a poem praising him, the 11th century King Cnut rewarded its author with a purse containing silver worth 200 cows.
So yeah freelance writing rates have definitely not kept up with inflation
So yeah freelance writing rates have definitely not kept up with inflation
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It's the fourth so time for a new Declaration score:
"He has refused his assent to laws" ... check
"obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners" .... check
"He has erected a multitude of New Offices and sent hither swarms" ... check
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"He has refused his assent to laws" ... check
"obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners" .... check
"He has erected a multitude of New Offices and sent hither swarms" ... check
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July 4, 2025 at 2:22 PM
It's the fourth so time for a new Declaration score:
"He has refused his assent to laws" ... check
"obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners" .... check
"He has erected a multitude of New Offices and sent hither swarms" ... check
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"He has refused his assent to laws" ... check
"obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners" .... check
"He has erected a multitude of New Offices and sent hither swarms" ... check
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June 14, 2025 at 11:35 AM
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Psst
May 5, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Psst
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Story time. Have you ever wondered why the CDC is headquartered in Atlanta? The answer in one word: MALARIA. CDC started to prevent the spread of malaria, so we went where the mosquitoes were.
Now, the division that houses our founding mission has an uncertain future.
www.cdc.gov/museum/histo...
Now, the division that houses our founding mission has an uncertain future.
www.cdc.gov/museum/histo...
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May 3, 2025 at 1:22 AM
Story time. Have you ever wondered why the CDC is headquartered in Atlanta? The answer in one word: MALARIA. CDC started to prevent the spread of malaria, so we went where the mosquitoes were.
Now, the division that houses our founding mission has an uncertain future.
www.cdc.gov/museum/histo...
Now, the division that houses our founding mission has an uncertain future.
www.cdc.gov/museum/histo...
@altcdc.altgov.info i have a question. Flew back to NY from Cancun today. Airline made me fill out a mandatory "contact tracing" form providing my address. They didn't do this last time. Is this legit? A leftover authority from COVID? Something they're passing along to ICE?
May 3, 2025 at 1:07 AM
@altcdc.altgov.info i have a question. Flew back to NY from Cancun today. Airline made me fill out a mandatory "contact tracing" form providing my address. They didn't do this last time. Is this legit? A leftover authority from COVID? Something they're passing along to ICE?
Update on empty port of Seattle
April 28, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Update on empty port of Seattle
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April 27, 2025 at 10:36 PM
This is bad.
Not a single international cargo ship at the Port of Seattle. The port is dead. The last ship from China will dock at a West coast port on the 29th, and the last Chinese ship will dock on the East coast around May 10th. After that, there will be no more shipments arriving from China. We’re screwed.
April 27, 2025 at 10:59 AM
This is bad.
By my reckoning we are at 9 out of 17 on the declaration of Independence scale.
April 20, 2025 at 7:56 PM
By my reckoning we are at 9 out of 17 on the declaration of Independence scale.
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In a system built to break spirits, this letter is a quiet act of defiance. It speaks of hope that endures, dignity that persists, and a future still worth fighting for. Even in the darkest places, resistance finds a voice. Let it echo. (1/2) #FreeMahmoud #FreeKhalil #DefendDissent #BringThemBack
April 13, 2025 at 1:36 AM
In a system built to break spirits, this letter is a quiet act of defiance. It speaks of hope that endures, dignity that persists, and a future still worth fighting for. Even in the darkest places, resistance finds a voice. Let it echo. (1/2) #FreeMahmoud #FreeKhalil #DefendDissent #BringThemBack
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West Coast numbers are coming in, and estimates have now surpassed 5 million. People are still pouring into the streets—nearly 2% of the American population is rising up. America, we are so proud of you. You did it.
April 5, 2025 at 11:15 PM
West Coast numbers are coming in, and estimates have now surpassed 5 million. People are still pouring into the streets—nearly 2% of the American population is rising up. America, we are so proud of you. You did it.
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They told me if I voted for Kamala the market would crash, and then we’d probably have a recession. They were right.
April 3, 2025 at 9:42 PM
They told me if I voted for Kamala the market would crash, and then we’d probably have a recession. They were right.
Worth it for the video.
Joining Deadline White House in 4 ET hour to discuss…
a blue dumpster is floating in a flooded area near a sign that says narrows ramp
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April 3, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Worth it for the video.
Thoughts and prayers for the White House staff who have to scrub the ketchup off the walls today.
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April 3, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Thoughts and prayers for the White House staff who have to scrub the ketchup off the walls today.
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Read this whole thread, I beg of thee!
I helped build a government AI system. DOGE fired me, rolled the AI out to the whole agency, and implied the AI can do my job and the jobs of the others they've fired.
It can't. But, what DOGE accidentally revealed about themselves in the process is fascinating. 🧵
It can't. But, what DOGE accidentally revealed about themselves in the process is fascinating. 🧵
April 3, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Read this whole thread, I beg of thee!
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Lenin discovering Alexander Kerensky has accidentally added him to the Provisional Government group chat.
March 25, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Lenin discovering Alexander Kerensky has accidentally added him to the Provisional Government group chat.
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YES! Thank you, @booker.senate.gov
Cory Booker has taken the Senate floor and plans to filibuster as long as he’s physically able to protest the complete disregard for the rule of law by Trump and Musk.
Watch here: www.c-span.org/event/us-sen...
Watch here: www.c-span.org/event/us-sen...
April 1, 2025 at 1:04 AM
YES! Thank you, @booker.senate.gov
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And then Jesus turned to his disciples and said:
“One of you will betray me in the group chat”
“Not I my Lord!” they all cried, except for the one journalist that someone had inadvertently invited
“One of you will betray me in the group chat”
“Not I my Lord!” they all cried, except for the one journalist that someone had inadvertently invited
March 25, 2025 at 6:36 AM
And then Jesus turned to his disciples and said:
“One of you will betray me in the group chat”
“Not I my Lord!” they all cried, except for the one journalist that someone had inadvertently invited
“One of you will betray me in the group chat”
“Not I my Lord!” they all cried, except for the one journalist that someone had inadvertently invited
"A message to the group, from “Michael Waltz,” read as follows: “Team – establishing a principles [sic] group"
OMG. The national security advisor doesn't know how (or when) to spell principals. And I do. Not prepared for this level of responsibility in the world.
OMG. The national security advisor doesn't know how (or when) to spell principals. And I do. Not prepared for this level of responsibility in the world.
American war planning usually takes place in highly secure facilities. But the Trump administration planned its strikes on the Houthis using a group chat—and accidentally included The Atlantic’s editor in chief, @jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social. theatln.tc/AmsjsuT6
March 24, 2025 at 9:43 PM
"A message to the group, from “Michael Waltz,” read as follows: “Team – establishing a principles [sic] group"
OMG. The national security advisor doesn't know how (or when) to spell principals. And I do. Not prepared for this level of responsibility in the world.
OMG. The national security advisor doesn't know how (or when) to spell principals. And I do. Not prepared for this level of responsibility in the world.