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After a 20-yr gov/mil/corp career that included being CSO for the company once running global DNS, I'm now a senior cybersecurity prof in MD overseeing a large grad […]
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"Sir, your fly is open...."
(The motorcade was rolling when this photo was taken.)
(The motorcade was rolling when this photo was taken.)
November 11, 2025 at 1:56 AM
"Sir, your fly is open...."
(The motorcade was rolling when this photo was taken.)
(The motorcade was rolling when this photo was taken.)
End of an era. Uncle Warren stepping back from public duties at Berkshire and pens a trademark farewell letter.
https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/news/nov1025.pdf
https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/news/nov1025.pdf
November 10, 2025 at 7:29 PM
End of an era. Uncle Warren stepping back from public duties at Berkshire and pens a trademark farewell letter.
https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/news/nov1025.pdf
https://www.berkshirehathaway.com/news/nov1025.pdf
Rules for thee, not for me!
November 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Rules for thee, not for me!
I wonder how MAGA Mike Johnson is going to square his vaunted “return to regular order” in the House to vote on the shutdown while at the same time dodging the swearing-in of a new member and delaying the vote on the Epstein files.
November 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I wonder how MAGA Mike Johnson is going to square his vaunted “return to regular order” in the House to vote on the shutdown while at the same time dodging the swearing-in of a new member and delaying the vote on the Epstein files.
This is not about law or precedent. It's about trying to establish his imperial authority over the government -- and the most vulnerable.
BBG: "The Trump administration said the US Supreme Court should keep $4 billion in food aid on hold, vowing to keep waging a legal fight to reduce or delay […]
BBG: "The Trump administration said the US Supreme Court should keep $4 billion in food aid on hold, vowing to keep waging a legal fight to reduce or delay […]
Original post on indieweb.social
indieweb.social
November 10, 2025 at 4:47 PM
This is not about law or precedent. It's about trying to establish his imperial authority over the government -- and the most vulnerable.
BBG: "The Trump administration said the US Supreme Court should keep $4 billion in food aid on hold, vowing to keep waging a legal fight to reduce or delay […]
BBG: "The Trump administration said the US Supreme Court should keep $4 billion in food aid on hold, vowing to keep waging a legal fight to reduce or delay […]
"lethal kinetic strikes"
SECDRUNK Kegseth again showing his rabid fetish for violent phrasing as he cosplays being part of the National Command Authority (NCA). Someone needs to count how many times he uses "lethal" or "lethality" in his statements/speeches. And "kinetic" just sounds "lethal" […]
SECDRUNK Kegseth again showing his rabid fetish for violent phrasing as he cosplays being part of the National Command Authority (NCA). Someone needs to count how many times he uses "lethal" or "lethality" in his statements/speeches. And "kinetic" just sounds "lethal" […]
Original post on indieweb.social
indieweb.social
November 10, 2025 at 3:24 PM
"lethal kinetic strikes"
SECDRUNK Kegseth again showing his rabid fetish for violent phrasing as he cosplays being part of the National Command Authority (NCA). Someone needs to count how many times he uses "lethal" or "lethality" in his statements/speeches. And "kinetic" just sounds "lethal" […]
SECDRUNK Kegseth again showing his rabid fetish for violent phrasing as he cosplays being part of the National Command Authority (NCA). Someone needs to count how many times he uses "lethal" or "lethality" in his statements/speeches. And "kinetic" just sounds "lethal" […]
SUCK IT, KIM DAVIS!!!
WSJ: SCOTUS turned away an appeal by Kim Davis, a Kentucky county clerk who was sued by a gay couple whom she denied a marriage license 10 days after the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges.
She turned to the Supreme Court after an appeals court […]
WSJ: SCOTUS turned away an appeal by Kim Davis, a Kentucky county clerk who was sued by a gay couple whom she denied a marriage license 10 days after the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges.
She turned to the Supreme Court after an appeals court […]
Original post on indieweb.social
indieweb.social
November 10, 2025 at 3:10 PM
SUCK IT, KIM DAVIS!!!
WSJ: SCOTUS turned away an appeal by Kim Davis, a Kentucky county clerk who was sued by a gay couple whom she denied a marriage license 10 days after the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges.
She turned to the Supreme Court after an appeals court […]
WSJ: SCOTUS turned away an appeal by Kim Davis, a Kentucky county clerk who was sued by a gay couple whom she denied a marriage license 10 days after the Supreme Court issued its ruling in Obergefell v. Hodges.
She turned to the Supreme Court after an appeals court […]
Interesting viewing in the UK...
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/10/israeli-soldiers-breaking-ranks-gaza-civilians-human-shields
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/10/israeli-soldiers-breaking-ranks-gaza-civilians-human-shields
November 10, 2025 at 2:14 PM
Interesting viewing in the UK...
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/10/israeli-soldiers-breaking-ranks-gaza-civilians-human-shields
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/nov/10/israeli-soldiers-breaking-ranks-gaza-civilians-human-shields
As an Italian-American I am incensed. American pasta (and wheat products generally) are nowhere the same quality as from the EU. Specifically, America's Frankenwheat is modified for crop yields and profitability, EU wheat is natural and won't mess w/you. (gift link) […]
Original post on indieweb.social
indieweb.social
November 10, 2025 at 1:02 PM
As an Italian-American I am incensed. American pasta (and wheat products generally) are nowhere the same quality as from the EU. Specifically, America's Frankenwheat is modified for crop yields and profitability, EU wheat is natural and won't mess w/you. (gift link) […]
FBI's Kash Patel doing all he can to help destroy the Five Eyes alliance.
NYT https://archive.ph/WpRpP
NYT https://archive.ph/WpRpP
November 10, 2025 at 12:33 PM
FBI's Kash Patel doing all he can to help destroy the Five Eyes alliance.
NYT https://archive.ph/WpRpP
NYT https://archive.ph/WpRpP
Live video from Democratic National Headquarters in Washington, DC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRq1Ksh-32g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRq1Ksh-32g
November 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
Live video from Democratic National Headquarters in Washington, DC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRq1Ksh-32g
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aRq1Ksh-32g
Late last night FOTUS pardoned nearly 80 more January 6 people, including all of the ringleaders who showed up in the media and court appearance - Rudy Ghouliani, Mark Meadows, Sidney Powell, Boris Epshteyn, John Eastman and Kenneth Chesebro.
I’m sure the timing of the announcement was purely […]
I’m sure the timing of the announcement was purely […]
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indieweb.social
November 10, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Late last night FOTUS pardoned nearly 80 more January 6 people, including all of the ringleaders who showed up in the media and court appearance - Rudy Ghouliani, Mark Meadows, Sidney Powell, Boris Epshteyn, John Eastman and Kenneth Chesebro.
I’m sure the timing of the announcement was purely […]
I’m sure the timing of the announcement was purely […]
Who will you vote for in 2026? The party that will fuck you long-term right away or the party that will make the fucking somewhat less painful over time?
America, fuck yeah!
America, fuck yeah!
November 10, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Who will you vote for in 2026? The party that will fuck you long-term right away or the party that will make the fucking somewhat less painful over time?
America, fuck yeah!
America, fuck yeah!
After Tuesday’s blowout election victory, the Democrats are once again Sideshow Bobbing on the rakes.
It’s what they do best under Chuckie Schumer - whose fingerprints are all over last night’s Dem caving by those who conveniently aren’t up for reelection next year.
It’s what they do best under Chuckie Schumer - whose fingerprints are all over last night’s Dem caving by those who conveniently aren’t up for reelection next year.
November 10, 2025 at 11:28 AM
After Tuesday’s blowout election victory, the Democrats are once again Sideshow Bobbing on the rakes.
It’s what they do best under Chuckie Schumer - whose fingerprints are all over last night’s Dem caving by those who conveniently aren’t up for reelection next year.
It’s what they do best under Chuckie Schumer - whose fingerprints are all over last night’s Dem caving by those who conveniently aren’t up for reelection next year.
FOTUS gets *royally* booed as he tries to administer the oath of office to new recruits.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot1fWEk_Vys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot1fWEk_Vys
November 10, 2025 at 12:59 AM
FOTUS gets *royally* booed as he tries to administer the oath of office to new recruits.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot1fWEk_Vys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ot1fWEk_Vys
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Here’s the text of the proposed continuing appropriation bill that Democrats are reportedly considering caving on. https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/continuing_appropriations_act_2026_bill_text.p It includes no protection for tax credits for health insurance. Nada zip zilch […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
November 9, 2025 at 11:53 PM
Here’s the text of the proposed continuing appropriation bill that Democrats are reportedly considering caving on. https://www.appropriations.senate.gov/imo/media/doc/continuing_appropriations_act_2026_bill_text.p It includes no protection for tax credits for health insurance. Nada zip zilch […]
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The whole GOP shutdown strategy is hoping that sheer force of propaganda can convince the public that things getting worse does not reflect badly on the people in charge of the government, and that hurting America more will get Democrats to acquiesce to the Trump admin hurting America in other ways.
Sean Duffy: "We have a number of people who want to get home for the holidays, they want to see their family. Listen, many of them are not going to be able to get on an airplane."
November 9, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The whole GOP shutdown strategy is hoping that sheer force of propaganda can convince the public that things getting worse does not reflect badly on the people in charge of the government, and that hurting America more will get Democrats to acquiesce to the Trump admin hurting America in other ways.
I should add that DingDong was at the game with MAGA Mike Johnson … and seeing the Senate is recessed until 8 PM tonight one can’t help wondering if something is afoot.
November 9, 2025 at 11:50 PM
I should add that DingDong was at the game with MAGA Mike Johnson … and seeing the Senate is recessed until 8 PM tonight one can’t help wondering if something is afoot.
Dimwit Donnie only told two lies during his appearance at the Washington game. That was frankly very surprising….. but otherwise he was…. ok.
November 9, 2025 at 11:48 PM
Dimwit Donnie only told two lies during his appearance at the Washington game. That was frankly very surprising….. but otherwise he was…. ok.
Reposted by rickf
November 9, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Reposted by rickf
OpenAI is getting ready to run hat in hand to the taxpayer for subsidies, like every great Ayn Randian self-created entrepreneur, pulling themselves up by their bootstraps.
https://prospect.org/2025/11/07/openai-maneuvering-for-government-bailout/
https://prospect.org/2025/11/07/openai-maneuvering-for-government-bailout/
OpenAI Is Maneuvering for a Government Bailout
For artificial intelligence to ever pencil out, some truly enormous revenue streams will be required. And if you need trillions of dollars for data centers forever, there’s only one entity to turn to: Uncle Sam.
The post OpenAI Is Maneuvering for a Government Bailout appeared first on The American Prospect.
prospect.org
November 9, 2025 at 2:37 PM
OpenAI is getting ready to run hat in hand to the taxpayer for subsidies, like every great Ayn Randian self-created entrepreneur, pulling themselves up by their bootstraps.
https://prospect.org/2025/11/07/openai-maneuvering-for-government-bailout/
https://prospect.org/2025/11/07/openai-maneuvering-for-government-bailout/
Dipshit Donnie just had to do a flyover of the game in Maryland before landing back in DC. His ego truly knows no bounds.
Supposedly he’s going to be joining the commentating crew for a bit the third quarter which will be appropriately embarrassing and disgusting.
Supposedly he’s going to be joining the commentating crew for a bit the third quarter which will be appropriately embarrassing and disgusting.
November 9, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Dipshit Donnie just had to do a flyover of the game in Maryland before landing back in DC. His ego truly knows no bounds.
Supposedly he’s going to be joining the commentating crew for a bit the third quarter which will be appropriately embarrassing and disgusting.
Supposedly he’s going to be joining the commentating crew for a bit the third quarter which will be appropriately embarrassing and disgusting.
Admin proposes a 50 YEAR MORTGAGE for people to buy houses. Because nothing says "suck it, peasants" like being indebted for life, right?
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-50-year-mortgage-backlash-11017505
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-50-year-mortgage-backlash-11017505
Donald Trump proposing 50-year mortgages sparks MAGA backlash
Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte said on Saturday that the Trump administration is working on a plan to introduce the longer-term mortgages.
www.newsweek.com
November 9, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Admin proposes a 50 YEAR MORTGAGE for people to buy houses. Because nothing says "suck it, peasants" like being indebted for life, right?
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-50-year-mortgage-backlash-11017505
https://www.newsweek.com/donald-trump-50-year-mortgage-backlash-11017505
Why I Am Resigning (The Atlantic)
A Reagan-era federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench in a scathing op-ed.
https://archive.ph/FVHF2
A Reagan-era federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench in a scathing op-ed.
https://archive.ph/FVHF2
November 9, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Why I Am Resigning (The Atlantic)
A Reagan-era federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench in a scathing op-ed.
https://archive.ph/FVHF2
A Reagan-era federal judge explains his reasoning for leaving the bench in a scathing op-ed.
https://archive.ph/FVHF2
Admin tells states to not issue full SNAP benefits. Interesting how they choose when to obey the courts and when to ignore them, eh?
TL;DR: the cruelty is the point.
TL;DR: the cruelty is the point.
November 9, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Admin tells states to not issue full SNAP benefits. Interesting how they choose when to obey the courts and when to ignore them, eh?
TL;DR: the cruelty is the point.
TL;DR: the cruelty is the point.