Michael Lloyd
@powerfuldeer.bsky.social
Just trying to navigate through a bewildering world
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@adamdoctolero.bsky.social there is more than one bad actor here.
The missing piece of this viral post is that the Texas officials are lying and deflecting blame. The NWS, hobbled as it is, issued an accurate flood watch for Kerr County the evening before and accurate escalating warnings overnight as the flood was developing.
After media reports & experts warned for months that drastic & sudden cuts at the Nat Weather Service by Trump could impair their forecasting ability & endanger lives during the storm season, TX officials blame an inaccurate forecast by NWS for the deadly results of the flood.
July 5, 2025 at 6:28 PM
@adamdoctolero.bsky.social there is more than one bad actor here.
The font on these City Connect unis for the Giants makes Tyler Fitzgerald look like he's wearing #44 instead of 49. That is wrong on so many levels.
April 23, 2025 at 3:11 AM
The font on these City Connect unis for the Giants makes Tyler Fitzgerald look like he's wearing #44 instead of 49. That is wrong on so many levels.
I am certain the authors of the Bill of Rights never imagined the harm caused by unregulated algorithms deciding what content we see. There are ways to counter misinformation and bias, but there is little societal will to implement these countermeasures.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/comm...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/comm...
Why Are We Captivated by Bad News?
Humans are wired to focus on bad news, amplified by media and algorithms. Mindful consumption and balanced perspectives can reduce stress and the effects of negativity bias.
www.psychologytoday.com
March 20, 2025 at 5:00 PM
I am certain the authors of the Bill of Rights never imagined the harm caused by unregulated algorithms deciding what content we see. There are ways to counter misinformation and bias, but there is little societal will to implement these countermeasures.
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/comm...
www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/comm...
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Wait the crazy religion they made up for Conclave is actually real???
March 10, 2025 at 7:47 AM
Wait the crazy religion they made up for Conclave is actually real???
@craigcalcaterra.bsky.social Something for the uniform geeks among the CoC subscribers.
New Spring Training #athletics shirt just dropped. Bringing this and the "celebrity" shirt from my queen @athleticsgirl.bsky.social to Mesa (and Sacramento lol)
February 20, 2025 at 2:27 AM
@craigcalcaterra.bsky.social Something for the uniform geeks among the CoC subscribers.
MVP? How about Eagle's D-line? #superbowl
February 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
MVP? How about Eagle's D-line? #superbowl
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The next time you hear someone lamenting declining birthrates, circle back to this.
The gravest existential threat we face is running out of people to buy widgets says guy who sells widgets.
December 30, 2024 at 5:00 AM
The next time you hear someone lamenting declining birthrates, circle back to this.
This is the person I aspire to be and the society in which I hope to live.
December 27, 2024 at 10:41 PM
This is the person I aspire to be and the society in which I hope to live.
www.benzinga.com/general/soci...
Let me get this straight. Is he arguing that rich people shouldn't be able to use their money to influence public policy?
Let me get this straight. Is he arguing that rich people shouldn't be able to use their money to influence public policy?
Elon Musk Calls Jeff Bezos' Ex-Wife MacKenzie Scott's $19 Billion Charitable Donations 'Concerning'
Tesla Inc. CEO Elon Musk has raised fresh concerns about MacKenzie Scott's charitable donations, highlighting growing tensions over billionaire philanthropy and its societal impact.
www.benzinga.com
December 25, 2024 at 4:21 PM
www.benzinga.com/general/soci...
Let me get this straight. Is he arguing that rich people shouldn't be able to use their money to influence public policy?
Let me get this straight. Is he arguing that rich people shouldn't be able to use their money to influence public policy?
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What a glorious truth to read spelled out, so unexpectedly and necessarily and shockingly, because of where we find ourselves
September 30, 2024 at 9:25 PM
What a glorious truth to read spelled out, so unexpectedly and necessarily and shockingly, because of where we find ourselves
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In anarchist spaces it's referred to as child liberation. Children are among the most vulnerable and marginalized members of our society viewed by many as little more than their parents property. It's very frustrating how often parental rights are talked about instead of the rights of the child.
June 21, 2024 at 2:54 AM
In anarchist spaces it's referred to as child liberation. Children are among the most vulnerable and marginalized members of our society viewed by many as little more than their parents property. It's very frustrating how often parental rights are talked about instead of the rights of the child.
Celtics wearing black on their home parquet in the NBA Finals? This is six different kinds of wrong.
June 10, 2024 at 12:11 AM
Celtics wearing black on their home parquet in the NBA Finals? This is six different kinds of wrong.
April 23, 2024 at 4:39 PM
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This Earth Day let us remember that ultimately its not the earth that needs saving, it is us, the planet will be fine through climate change, we will not, new species will evolve to deal with it, we will not. Need to stop framing this as some virtuous savior project it's a Save Your Own Ass Day
April 22, 2024 at 5:57 PM
This Earth Day let us remember that ultimately its not the earth that needs saving, it is us, the planet will be fine through climate change, we will not, new species will evolve to deal with it, we will not. Need to stop framing this as some virtuous savior project it's a Save Your Own Ass Day
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GOP: We want a government built on Biblical values.
Dems: Woot! We're feeding the poor!
GOP: Wait.
Dems: Healing the sick up in this motherfucker!
GOP: No, not like that.
Dems: [Grabs the mic] ALL LOANS FORGIVEN AFTER SEVEN YEARS.
GOP: oh no...
Dems: Woot! We're feeding the poor!
GOP: Wait.
Dems: Healing the sick up in this motherfucker!
GOP: No, not like that.
Dems: [Grabs the mic] ALL LOANS FORGIVEN AFTER SEVEN YEARS.
GOP: oh no...
April 13, 2024 at 3:59 AM
GOP: We want a government built on Biblical values.
Dems: Woot! We're feeding the poor!
GOP: Wait.
Dems: Healing the sick up in this motherfucker!
GOP: No, not like that.
Dems: [Grabs the mic] ALL LOANS FORGIVEN AFTER SEVEN YEARS.
GOP: oh no...
Dems: Woot! We're feeding the poor!
GOP: Wait.
Dems: Healing the sick up in this motherfucker!
GOP: No, not like that.
Dems: [Grabs the mic] ALL LOANS FORGIVEN AFTER SEVEN YEARS.
GOP: oh no...
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Man, I dunno, does a subprime car loan kingpin seem like the kind of guy who might try to run a scam on paperwork to you?
April 4, 2024 at 4:52 PM
Man, I dunno, does a subprime car loan kingpin seem like the kind of guy who might try to run a scam on paperwork to you?
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Real talk time:
"Just asking questions" is a weapon. We know full-well that some people exploit it to feign innocence when deliberately throwing noise into discussions. And it works in large part because it encourages otherwise earnest discussions which then contribute to the noise.
So be careful.
"Just asking questions" is a weapon. We know full-well that some people exploit it to feign innocence when deliberately throwing noise into discussions. And it works in large part because it encourages otherwise earnest discussions which then contribute to the noise.
So be careful.
April 2, 2024 at 4:21 PM
Real talk time:
"Just asking questions" is a weapon. We know full-well that some people exploit it to feign innocence when deliberately throwing noise into discussions. And it works in large part because it encourages otherwise earnest discussions which then contribute to the noise.
So be careful.
"Just asking questions" is a weapon. We know full-well that some people exploit it to feign innocence when deliberately throwing noise into discussions. And it works in large part because it encourages otherwise earnest discussions which then contribute to the noise.
So be careful.
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Exactly. AI is not a fact checking service. It's an automated mansplainer
April 2, 2024 at 12:27 PM
Exactly. AI is not a fact checking service. It's an automated mansplainer
The replies are absolute gold.
the Dune popcorn bucket is funny and all but if they'd really been thinking they would have made it in the shape of the pain box
March 8, 2024 at 1:07 AM
The replies are absolute gold.
I was just on The Other Site to engage in some Dallas Cowboys shadenfreude, and I noticed that searching for a hashtag or topic and scrolling the "Top Posts" tab produces nothing but posts with embedded video. They weren't kidding when they said they would emphasize video. Algorithm changes prove it
January 15, 2024 at 1:21 AM
I was just on The Other Site to engage in some Dallas Cowboys shadenfreude, and I noticed that searching for a hashtag or topic and scrolling the "Top Posts" tab produces nothing but posts with embedded video. They weren't kidding when they said they would emphasize video. Algorithm changes prove it