Matthew Cole
@saladscript.bsky.social
Software Engineer. Pretend Professional Cyclist. Lover of animals and casually climbing mountains.
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FFUCK ICE
FUCK ICE
FUCK ICE.
January 9, 2026 at 12:45 AM
FFUCK ICE
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ICE killed a Black man, Keith Porter, 7 days before Renee Good, and I hadn't heard about it until today. His vigils went unnoticed. His life came and gone and America forgot to blink.
Two Americas.
Two Americas.
January 8, 2026 at 8:06 PM
ICE killed a Black man, Keith Porter, 7 days before Renee Good, and I hadn't heard about it until today. His vigils went unnoticed. His life came and gone and America forgot to blink.
Two Americas.
Two Americas.
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DHS Warns Any Action By Americans Will Be Treated As Domestic Terrorism https://theonion.com/dhs-warns-any-action-by-americans-will-be-treated-as-domestic-terrorism/
January 8, 2026 at 6:57 PM
DHS Warns Any Action By Americans Will Be Treated As Domestic Terrorism https://theonion.com/dhs-warns-any-action-by-americans-will-be-treated-as-domestic-terrorism/
Prob not a good idea to post, but the level of anger I have experienced the last 5 days, culminating with today, is the greatest I have maybe ever felt. Like, seeking violence level of rage. I've been to the shooting range plenty, but never in my adult life have I considered owning a gun until today
January 8, 2026 at 4:41 AM
Prob not a good idea to post, but the level of anger I have experienced the last 5 days, culminating with today, is the greatest I have maybe ever felt. Like, seeking violence level of rage. I've been to the shooting range plenty, but never in my adult life have I considered owning a gun until today
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I love the Blazers, but they need to read the room, this isn't the time to ask for public $ for their arena remodel.
SCOOP: Amid ownership change, the Portland Trail Blazers are prepared to ask the Oregon Legislature to redirect income tax dollars for large-scale Moda Center renovation that is seen as critical step to keeping team in market. www.oregonlive.com/blazers/2026...
Trail Blazers gear up for legislative ask that would ‘guarantee’ team’s future in Portland | Bill Oram
Following the trail blazed by the Portland Diamond Project, the NBA franchise plans to ask for a similar 'jock tax' to fund arena renovations.
www.oregonlive.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:37 PM
I love the Blazers, but they need to read the room, this isn't the time to ask for public $ for their arena remodel.
This episode is great for many reasons, but they articulate an idea that has been building in my mind for several years now: what "democratization" in the AI era actually means, and what it might say about us individually and society as a whole.
I needed to start the new year with this conversation with the remarkable philosopher C. Thi Nguyen (@add-hawk.bsky.social) about scoring systems; outsourcing values; and the game that you — and me — shouldn't be playing: youtu.be/7AdbePyGS2M?...
Why Data Doesn't Always Win, with a Philosopher of Art | PTFO
YouTube video by PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT
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January 6, 2026 at 9:13 PM
This episode is great for many reasons, but they articulate an idea that has been building in my mind for several years now: what "democratization" in the AI era actually means, and what it might say about us individually and society as a whole.
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I say this with all sincerity: the rest of the world has to punish us severely. We should be an international pariah until further notice.
January 3, 2026 at 2:16 PM
I say this with all sincerity: the rest of the world has to punish us severely. We should be an international pariah until further notice.
Did I just wake up in 1990?
January 3, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Did I just wake up in 1990?
Imo: Podcasting/live-streaming has grown so big (combined with the general NBA media culture) that I believe broadcasters think that's what everybody wants: a podcast over the live game
how are these national broadcasters so much worse than the regular blazers crew
December 30, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Imo: Podcasting/live-streaming has grown so big (combined with the general NBA media culture) that I believe broadcasters think that's what everybody wants: a podcast over the live game
Went to this today, and it was so much more than I expected. Highly recommend
just an fyi for portland ppl, this ursula exhibition is going on until february, it's free, and has a ton of her maps. plan for spending over an hour if you really want to take it all in
www.oregoncontemporary.org/a-larger-rea...
www.oregoncontemporary.org/a-larger-rea...
December 21, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Went to this today, and it was so much more than I expected. Highly recommend
The least surprising thing about this is he's from Portland
The NY Times interviewed a guy who is famous for owning a pair of extremely long jeans and I gotta say: I’m glad they did
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/s...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/16/s...
November 29, 2025 at 2:05 AM
The least surprising thing about this is he's from Portland
Before this season, I had never noticed the refs cowering hoping to not get hit during a jump ball. But it is now one of my favorite things to watch for every game
November 6, 2025 at 5:13 AM
Before this season, I had never noticed the refs cowering hoping to not get hit during a jump ball. But it is now one of my favorite things to watch for every game
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wild that Michael Wilson can rip off a 51-yard gain in an NFL game and be the worst athlete in his marriage by far
November 4, 2025 at 2:53 AM
wild that Michael Wilson can rip off a 51-yard gain in an NFL game and be the worst athlete in his marriage by far
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Hey PDX, if you know someone receiving SNAP, please let them know that Heretic Coffee will be offering free SNAP breakfast "until everyone's benefits are reinstated, or we go broke doing it."
October 27, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Hey PDX, if you know someone receiving SNAP, please let them know that Heretic Coffee will be offering free SNAP breakfast "until everyone's benefits are reinstated, or we go broke doing it."
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The guy buying the Portland Trail Blazers is using a fortune "that was built on predatory lending. ... He made lots of profit ... on the backs of low- and poor-credit individuals.”
And now the team is poised to ask for public money to stay in Portland.
www.propublica.org/article/tom-...
And now the team is poised to ask for public money to stay in Portland.
www.propublica.org/article/tom-...
Portland Trail Blazers Buyer Tom Dundon Built His Fortune on Subprime Loans
In 2020, the state sued Santander Consumer USA for allegedly preying on Oregonians through high-interest car loans they couldn’t afford in a case involving more than 265,000 borrowers nationwide.
www.propublica.org
October 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
The guy buying the Portland Trail Blazers is using a fortune "that was built on predatory lending. ... He made lots of profit ... on the backs of low- and poor-credit individuals.”
And now the team is poised to ask for public money to stay in Portland.
www.propublica.org/article/tom-...
And now the team is poised to ask for public money to stay in Portland.
www.propublica.org/article/tom-...
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Holy shit!
FROM SHAMS:
Just in: The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving Damian Lillard and stretching the remaining $113 million on his contract in order to acquire Myles Turner, sources tell ESPN. Lillard's two seasons in Milwaukee come to an end as he rehabilitates a torn Achilles tendon.
Just in: The Milwaukee Bucks are waiving Damian Lillard and stretching the remaining $113 million on his contract in order to acquire Myles Turner, sources tell ESPN. Lillard's two seasons in Milwaukee come to an end as he rehabilitates a torn Achilles tendon.
July 1, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Holy shit!
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Hey folks, I have a HUGE request from the Trevor Project and would appreciate help getting the word out.
Trevor is now recruiting for it's 2025 National Youth Survey. They need people 13-24, LGBTQ+, in the United States to take it.
This research is critical to LGBTQ+ rights.
Take it here:
Trevor is now recruiting for it's 2025 National Youth Survey. They need people 13-24, LGBTQ+, in the United States to take it.
This research is critical to LGBTQ+ rights.
Take it here:
To proceed to the survey, please check off the box and click the button below.
trevorredcap.trvr.org
May 23, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Hey folks, I have a HUGE request from the Trevor Project and would appreciate help getting the word out.
Trevor is now recruiting for it's 2025 National Youth Survey. They need people 13-24, LGBTQ+, in the United States to take it.
This research is critical to LGBTQ+ rights.
Take it here:
Trevor is now recruiting for it's 2025 National Youth Survey. They need people 13-24, LGBTQ+, in the United States to take it.
This research is critical to LGBTQ+ rights.
Take it here:
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Ditch your car when you head to the coast this summer.
New service will expand Portland-to-coast bus options this summer
Ditch your car when you head to the coast this summer.
www.oregonlive.com
May 8, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Ditch your car when you head to the coast this summer.
I have never needed a @pablo.show deep dive on any topic more than the absolute shit show that is Alpine F1
Alpine has confirmed its driver switch, with Franco Colapinto replacing Jack Doohan, who remains with the team as reserve.
It says the change is for the next five races at least, and there will be another evaluation made ahead of the British Grand Prix in July #F1
It says the change is for the next five races at least, and there will be another evaluation made ahead of the British Grand Prix in July #F1
May 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
I have never needed a @pablo.show deep dive on any topic more than the absolute shit show that is Alpine F1
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NEW: Nike has made an expansive effort to convince consumers, investors and others that it is improving the lives of factory workers who make its products, not exploiting them. A rare view of wages at one Cambodian factory tests this claim.
With @oregonian.com
With @oregonian.com
Nike Says Its Factory Workers Earn Nearly Double the Minimum Wage. At This Cambodian Factory, 1% Made That Much.
Nike has made an expansive effort to convince consumers, investors and others that it is improving the lives of factory workers who make its products, not exploiting them. A rare view of wages at one…
www.propublica.org
April 25, 2025 at 12:00 PM
NEW: Nike has made an expansive effort to convince consumers, investors and others that it is improving the lives of factory workers who make its products, not exploiting them. A rare view of wages at one Cambodian factory tests this claim.
With @oregonian.com
With @oregonian.com
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An estimated 3.6 million migrating birds will be flying through the Oregon skies on Wednesday night.
Millions of birds are flying through Oregon, and they could use a little help
An estimated 3.6 million migrating birds will be flying through the Oregon skies on Wednesday night.
www.oregonlive.com
April 24, 2025 at 4:30 AM
An estimated 3.6 million migrating birds will be flying through the Oregon skies on Wednesday night.
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Here is a @bikeleague.bsky.social petition you can sign to oppose the federal administration's new plans to cut all funding for bike safety infrastructure.
BikeLoudPDX is a proud member of The League of American Bicyclists.
BikeLoudPDX is a proud member of The League of American Bicyclists.
Action Center | League of American Bicyclists
The League of American Bicyclists is proud to support actions at the federal, state, and local level to build a Bicycle Friendly America for Everyone. In our Action Center you…
bikeleague.org
March 15, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Here is a @bikeleague.bsky.social petition you can sign to oppose the federal administration's new plans to cut all funding for bike safety infrastructure.
BikeLoudPDX is a proud member of The League of American Bicyclists.
BikeLoudPDX is a proud member of The League of American Bicyclists.
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NY State AG Letitia James ought to issue a warrant for Elon Musk and his incel clown posse for wire fraud and grand larceny. They took $80 million of federally allocated funds from a bank account that wasn't theirs. Indict them, issue warrants, and arrest them now. End this madness.
February 12, 2025 at 10:16 PM
NY State AG Letitia James ought to issue a warrant for Elon Musk and his incel clown posse for wire fraud and grand larceny. They took $80 million of federally allocated funds from a bank account that wasn't theirs. Indict them, issue warrants, and arrest them now. End this madness.
The one commonality between Mahomes' 2 SB losses: Tom Brady
February 10, 2025 at 2:27 AM
The one commonality between Mahomes' 2 SB losses: Tom Brady