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old Soviet joke for our times:
Guy stops by the newsstand every day, scans the front page, doesn’t buy the paper. One day the vendor asks what he’s up to.
Guy says: “looking for an obituary.”
Vendor says “those are towards the back of the paper, comrade.”
Guy says: “not the one I’m looking for.”
Guy stops by the newsstand every day, scans the front page, doesn’t buy the paper. One day the vendor asks what he’s up to.
Guy says: “looking for an obituary.”
Vendor says “those are towards the back of the paper, comrade.”
Guy says: “not the one I’m looking for.”
March 3, 2025 at 12:54 AM
old Soviet joke for our times:
Guy stops by the newsstand every day, scans the front page, doesn’t buy the paper. One day the vendor asks what he’s up to.
Guy says: “looking for an obituary.”
Vendor says “those are towards the back of the paper, comrade.”
Guy says: “not the one I’m looking for.”
Guy stops by the newsstand every day, scans the front page, doesn’t buy the paper. One day the vendor asks what he’s up to.
Guy says: “looking for an obituary.”
Vendor says “those are towards the back of the paper, comrade.”
Guy says: “not the one I’m looking for.”
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Elon, I hate to break it to you but you aren’t my boss. I answer to the people of Minnesota.
But since you bring it up, I spent last week fighting to stop tax breaks for billionaires like you, paid for by defunding health care for moms and babies
But since you bring it up, I spent last week fighting to stop tax breaks for billionaires like you, paid for by defunding health care for moms and babies
February 23, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Elon, I hate to break it to you but you aren’t my boss. I answer to the people of Minnesota.
But since you bring it up, I spent last week fighting to stop tax breaks for billionaires like you, paid for by defunding health care for moms and babies
But since you bring it up, I spent last week fighting to stop tax breaks for billionaires like you, paid for by defunding health care for moms and babies
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This is the ultimate dick boss move from Musk - except he isn’t even the boss, he’s just a dick.
February 23, 2025 at 12:41 AM
This is the ultimate dick boss move from Musk - except he isn’t even the boss, he’s just a dick.
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If I just read one million more posts tonight, I will have complete control over what comes next
November 9, 2024 at 1:35 AM
If I just read one million more posts tonight, I will have complete control over what comes next
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So on this question of “doxing” of Musk gizmocrats, I was talking to staffers to today detailing one of the gizmocrats who is largely on his own rewriting the code base of one of the US governments most mission critical computer systems. And as it was described to me the staff programmers …
February 4, 2025 at 2:31 AM
So on this question of “doxing” of Musk gizmocrats, I was talking to staffers to today detailing one of the gizmocrats who is largely on his own rewriting the code base of one of the US governments most mission critical computer systems. And as it was described to me the staff programmers …
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If you’ve been wondering what Elon Musk and his lackeys are up to since taking control of the US government, look no further. Our latest story names six 19- to 24-year-olds working with his DOGE organization, which now has access to sensitive federal systems. wrd.cm/4jzpiSN
The Young, Inexperienced Engineers Aiding Elon Musk's Government Takeover
Engineers between 19 and 24, most linked to Musk’s companies, are playing a key role as he seizes control of federal infrastructure.
wrd.cm
February 2, 2025 at 10:43 PM
If you’ve been wondering what Elon Musk and his lackeys are up to since taking control of the US government, look no further. Our latest story names six 19- to 24-year-olds working with his DOGE organization, which now has access to sensitive federal systems. wrd.cm/4jzpiSN
The Logic of Destruction
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
The Logic of Destruction
And how to resist it
open.substack.com
February 3, 2025 at 12:10 PM
The Logic of Destruction
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
open.substack.com/pub/snyder/p...
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This amounts to the most significant data leak in cyber history. Private individuals in the data business now have access to your Social Security information.
This violates privacy laws in every state. Hopefully, state AGs will file suit & pursue criminal charges.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/u...
This violates privacy laws in every state. Hopefully, state AGs will file suit & pursue criminal charges.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/u...
Elon Musk’s Team Now Has Full Access to Treasury’s Payments System
www.nytimes.com
February 1, 2025 at 11:45 PM
This amounts to the most significant data leak in cyber history. Private individuals in the data business now have access to your Social Security information.
This violates privacy laws in every state. Hopefully, state AGs will file suit & pursue criminal charges.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/u...
This violates privacy laws in every state. Hopefully, state AGs will file suit & pursue criminal charges.
www.nytimes.com/2025/02/01/u...
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Trump just ordered 2 dams opened up in California in an unprecedented move that risks depleting the reservoirs ahead of the dry summer months.
And the kicker? The water from the dams doesn't even flow to Los Angeles.
And the kicker? The water from the dams doesn't even flow to Los Angeles.
Acting on Trump's order, federal officials opened up two California dams
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers just opened up two California dams. A spokesperson says the flows are 'controlled' and being coordinated with local officials.
www.latimes.com
February 1, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Trump just ordered 2 dams opened up in California in an unprecedented move that risks depleting the reservoirs ahead of the dry summer months.
And the kicker? The water from the dams doesn't even flow to Los Angeles.
And the kicker? The water from the dams doesn't even flow to Los Angeles.
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1/ Danger afoot
First Trump pardons those who attack law enforcement in his name
Now: FBI DC Field Office person "relayed to a colleague that supervisors had told agents to prepare for the White House to PUBLICLY RELEASE the names of the agents who worked on the two Trump criminal cases on Monday"
First Trump pardons those who attack law enforcement in his name
Now: FBI DC Field Office person "relayed to a colleague that supervisors had told agents to prepare for the White House to PUBLICLY RELEASE the names of the agents who worked on the two Trump criminal cases on Monday"
Justice Department orders FBI purge, review of staff who touched Trump cases
Leaders appointed by the Trump administration are identifying potentially hundreds of FBI agents for possible termination, said people familiar with the plan.
www.washingtonpost.com
February 1, 2025 at 4:46 AM
1/ Danger afoot
First Trump pardons those who attack law enforcement in his name
Now: FBI DC Field Office person "relayed to a colleague that supervisors had told agents to prepare for the White House to PUBLICLY RELEASE the names of the agents who worked on the two Trump criminal cases on Monday"
First Trump pardons those who attack law enforcement in his name
Now: FBI DC Field Office person "relayed to a colleague that supervisors had told agents to prepare for the White House to PUBLICLY RELEASE the names of the agents who worked on the two Trump criminal cases on Monday"
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Is any senator, member of Congress, or really anyone in a position of any actual power or authority, going to step up and express outrage with an actual plan to DO SOMETHING?
These dipshit social media posts being like “Things are bad and illegal! 🥴” are about to make my head explode
These dipshit social media posts being like “Things are bad and illegal! 🥴” are about to make my head explode
February 1, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Is any senator, member of Congress, or really anyone in a position of any actual power or authority, going to step up and express outrage with an actual plan to DO SOMETHING?
These dipshit social media posts being like “Things are bad and illegal! 🥴” are about to make my head explode
These dipshit social media posts being like “Things are bad and illegal! 🥴” are about to make my head explode
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Not that Google was ever good, but this cartoon is a good summary of now.
December 28, 2024 at 5:53 PM
Not that Google was ever good, but this cartoon is a good summary of now.
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Pretty wild that Elon’s debut as president elect was to strip funding for pediatric cancer research from the spending bill, only to watch the Senate have to pass it as a standalone bill. His first move was to fuck over kids with cancer.
December 21, 2024 at 2:51 AM
Pretty wild that Elon’s debut as president elect was to strip funding for pediatric cancer research from the spending bill, only to watch the Senate have to pass it as a standalone bill. His first move was to fuck over kids with cancer.
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ICYMI, @juddlegum.bsky.social's latest has a perfect title, and is yet another reminder to be EXTREMELY skeptical about any stories of massive increases in shoplifting, whether from a friend or on the local news.
Lies, damn lies, and shoplifting statistics
For 32 years, the National Retail Federation (NRF) — the lobbying group representing major retailers in the United States — has produced the "National Retail Security Survey." The survey, widely cited...
popular.info
December 21, 2024 at 3:29 AM
ICYMI, @juddlegum.bsky.social's latest has a perfect title, and is yet another reminder to be EXTREMELY skeptical about any stories of massive increases in shoplifting, whether from a friend or on the local news.
Low-income mothers lost tax refunds to tutoring companies using overseas instructors minnesotareformer.com/2024/12/16/l...
Low-income mothers lost tax refunds to tutoring companies using overseas instructors • Minnesota Reformer
Success Tutoring and Achievers Tutoring received thousands in state funds from K-12 Education Tax Credit while paying Filipino instructors less than $5 per hour.
minnesotareformer.com
December 17, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Low-income mothers lost tax refunds to tutoring companies using overseas instructors minnesotareformer.com/2024/12/16/l...
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It’s difficult to say where motorists — and congestion — would go if Minneapolis-St. Paul freeway was enlarged or reduced. buff.ly/3VDlmpF
Rethinking I-94 traffic modeling and questioning the status quo
For now, it’s difficult to say where motorists — and congestion — would go if Minneapolis-St. Paul freeway was enlarged or reduced.
buff.ly
December 16, 2024 at 10:58 PM
It’s difficult to say where motorists — and congestion — would go if Minneapolis-St. Paul freeway was enlarged or reduced. buff.ly/3VDlmpF
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suspect is said by police to be unlikely to ever pay for a drink again in his life
December 6, 2024 at 6:54 PM
suspect is said by police to be unlikely to ever pay for a drink again in his life
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All jokes aside it's really fucked up to see so many people on here celebrating murder. No one here is the judge of who deserves to live or die. That's the job of the AI algorithm the insurance company designed to maximise profits on your health and no one else
December 4, 2024 at 11:35 PM
All jokes aside it's really fucked up to see so many people on here celebrating murder. No one here is the judge of who deserves to live or die. That's the job of the AI algorithm the insurance company designed to maximise profits on your health and no one else