William Scott Scherk
@wsscherk.bsky.social
Avid skeptic, loyal to truth and justice.
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It’s just going to be wide open, unapologetic bigotry from here on out.
Trump on Minnesota's Somali community: "They contribute nothing. I don't want them in our country, I'll be honest with you."
December 2, 2025 at 7:54 PM
It’s just going to be wide open, unapologetic bigotry from here on out.
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What’s the point of Keir Starmer employing an economics advisor if he ignores her on the biggest economic issue of the day?
December 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
What’s the point of Keir Starmer employing an economics advisor if he ignores her on the biggest economic issue of the day?
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With regards to the alleged use of the old tear gas agent CA, in Georgia, here's some very old commentary on it from the 1960s
December 1, 2025 at 2:43 PM
With regards to the alleged use of the old tear gas agent CA, in Georgia, here's some very old commentary on it from the 1960s
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I LOVE CONGESTION PRICING
Congestion Pricing is creating tremendous benefits.
Subway Ridership: ⬆️ 13%
Bus Ridership: ⬆️ 6% (⬆️ 21% weekends)
Transit Crime: 🔻36%
Fatal Car Crashes: 🔻44%
Trip Times: 🔻10-30%
Subway Ridership: ⬆️ 13%
Bus Ridership: ⬆️ 6% (⬆️ 21% weekends)
Transit Crime: 🔻36%
Fatal Car Crashes: 🔻44%
Trip Times: 🔻10-30%
February 5, 2025 at 8:10 PM
I LOVE CONGESTION PRICING
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February 4, 2025 at 10:21 PM
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You know, if a Democratically run administration was doing exactly what the Trump administration is doing right now, DC would be on fire.
So...
So...
February 4, 2025 at 10:50 PM
You know, if a Democratically run administration was doing exactly what the Trump administration is doing right now, DC would be on fire.
So...
So...
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This is pretty fascinating. "Cute winter boots" is code for political resistance.
As the U.S. government seeks to enact stricter controls over online speech, TikTok users are adopting more coded 'algospeak' to criticize and resist the government
TikTok's 'cute winter boots' trend explained
As the U.S. government seeks to enact stricter controls over speech online, TikTok users are adopting more coded 'algospeak' to criticize and resist the government
www.usermag.co
January 25, 2025 at 3:12 PM
This is pretty fascinating. "Cute winter boots" is code for political resistance.
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Kurt Metzger, Jimmy Dore's co-host, criticizes "menopausal feminists in L.A." caring about the restriction of reproductive rights in Alabama, saying that they don't have kids, it doesn't effect them, and they're not going to "move there and then become young again".
January 2, 2025 at 5:49 PM
Kurt Metzger, Jimmy Dore's co-host, criticizes "menopausal feminists in L.A." caring about the restriction of reproductive rights in Alabama, saying that they don't have kids, it doesn't effect them, and they're not going to "move there and then become young again".
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Well this can't be good. Hudson McFacehugger has attached himself to that cat.
December 28, 2024 at 4:48 AM
Well this can't be good. Hudson McFacehugger has attached himself to that cat.
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Ending the year with my first 3Q in a rather tough graded gym.
December 28, 2024 at 10:38 PM
Ending the year with my first 3Q in a rather tough graded gym.
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when I was homeless in florida, the library was a godsend, straight from heaven. air conditioning, bathrooms, somewhere I could sit, go online, read, just exist.
December 27, 2024 at 7:54 PM
when I was homeless in florida, the library was a godsend, straight from heaven. air conditioning, bathrooms, somewhere I could sit, go online, read, just exist.
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“Many Swedish cities, including Stockholm, prioritize snow clearance very differently. They now clear walkways & bike paths first, especially those near bus stops & primary schools. Next, they clear local roads, & then, finally, highways.” Via @usa.streetsblog.org
usa.streetsblog.org/2018/01/24/w...
usa.streetsblog.org/2018/01/24/w...
Why Sweden Clears Snow-Covered Walkways Before Roads — Streetsblog USA
It's part of "gender-balanced" policy that reflects the fact that women walk more than men.
usa.streetsblog.org
December 28, 2024 at 6:06 PM
“Many Swedish cities, including Stockholm, prioritize snow clearance very differently. They now clear walkways & bike paths first, especially those near bus stops & primary schools. Next, they clear local roads, & then, finally, highways.” Via @usa.streetsblog.org
usa.streetsblog.org/2018/01/24/w...
usa.streetsblog.org/2018/01/24/w...
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Just saw A Complete Unknown. Way better than I expected! I'm not a super Dylan guy but I was entranced throughout. Both my gen z boys loved it, as did my 80yo dad.
December 28, 2024 at 10:43 PM
Just saw A Complete Unknown. Way better than I expected! I'm not a super Dylan guy but I was entranced throughout. Both my gen z boys loved it, as did my 80yo dad.
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Funny conversation with a tall guy in a Lamborghini 😆
December 28, 2024 at 10:59 PM
Funny conversation with a tall guy in a Lamborghini 😆
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It is like going to the carnival and seeing yourself in the distorted mirrors, only those distortions really exist on the other side of the mirror and they want to get to you so badly.
Wikipedia is the last good website, the one staple of the early internet that hasn't been degraded by pursuit of profit.
It's not an acceptable academic source—it's subject to change—but it's a great first cut, and has citations to acceptable sources.
We can't let post-truth reactionaries ruin it.
It's not an acceptable academic source—it's subject to change—but it's a great first cut, and has citations to acceptable sources.
We can't let post-truth reactionaries ruin it.
Don't Let the Enemies of Truth Ruin Wikipedia
Elon Musk and other reactionary liars hate the "last good website" because it won't go along with their distortions
www.arcdigital.media
December 27, 2024 at 11:38 PM
It is like going to the carnival and seeing yourself in the distorted mirrors, only those distortions really exist on the other side of the mirror and they want to get to you so badly.
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Meanwhile in Russia: state TV hosts and experts discussed the Kremlin's approach towards Americans: they say the Russians should smile to our face and kill us every chance they get.
youtu.be/-XRXt_a10Qw
youtu.be/-XRXt_a10Qw
State TV discusses Russia's tactics towards Americans
YouTube video by Russian Media Monitor
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December 12, 2024 at 11:57 PM
Meanwhile in Russia: state TV hosts and experts discussed the Kremlin's approach towards Americans: they say the Russians should smile to our face and kill us every chance they get.
youtu.be/-XRXt_a10Qw
youtu.be/-XRXt_a10Qw
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December 12, 2024 at 6:22 PM
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The DOJ Inspector General says there were 26 FBI informants in the crowd during the Jan. 6 riot. They were there to report on domestic extremists. None was authorized to break the law or encourage the riot that day.
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December 12, 2024 at 8:03 PM
The DOJ Inspector General says there were 26 FBI informants in the crowd during the Jan. 6 riot. They were there to report on domestic extremists. None was authorized to break the law or encourage the riot that day.
oig.justice.gov/sites/defaul...
oig.justice.gov/sites/defaul...
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To my many Aussie friends and client cities, congratulations on the bragging rights! You’re handling it with surprising humility… #GoodOnYa
“Canada got a silver medal for the most desirable country in the world, just below Australia which took 1st place. The True North is in good company, with Japan sitting in 3rd place & the U.S. sitting in 4th.
This isn't the only Canadian win on the list.”
www.blogto.com/city/2024/12...
This isn't the only Canadian win on the list.”
www.blogto.com/city/2024/12...
Canada was just named one of the most desirable countries in the world
Canada made quite an impression on travellers this year, placing high on a new global ranking.
Wanderlust magazine has released its 23rd annual Reade…
www.blogto.com
December 6, 2024 at 7:01 AM
To my many Aussie friends and client cities, congratulations on the bragging rights! You’re handling it with surprising humility… #GoodOnYa
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"Adding highway lanes to deal with traffic congestion is like loosening your belt to cure obesity." - Lewis Mumford in 1955.
We’ve known this for a LONG time, but we’ve put massive energy, money, space, and time into pretending we don’t know it. #TheTRUTHaboutTraffic
#InducedDemand #lawofcongestion
We’ve known this for a LONG time, but we’ve put massive energy, money, space, and time into pretending we don’t know it. #TheTRUTHaboutTraffic
#InducedDemand #lawofcongestion
December 6, 2024 at 5:55 PM
"Adding highway lanes to deal with traffic congestion is like loosening your belt to cure obesity." - Lewis Mumford in 1955.
We’ve known this for a LONG time, but we’ve put massive energy, money, space, and time into pretending we don’t know it. #TheTRUTHaboutTraffic
#InducedDemand #lawofcongestion
We’ve known this for a LONG time, but we’ve put massive energy, money, space, and time into pretending we don’t know it. #TheTRUTHaboutTraffic
#InducedDemand #lawofcongestion
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"The U.S. betrayed its climate leadership, and the world is already suffering" -- my new op-ed in the @latimes.com: www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
Opinion: The U.S. betrayed its climate leadership, and the world is already suffering
Trump's election and empowerment of fossil fuel backers preceded a disappointing United Nations climate change conference.
www.latimes.com
December 2, 2024 at 7:03 PM
"The U.S. betrayed its climate leadership, and the world is already suffering" -- my new op-ed in the @latimes.com: www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
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It was a long and fulfilling road but the final manuscript of The War on Cars book is now in with our editor!
December 2, 2024 at 5:11 PM
It was a long and fulfilling road but the final manuscript of The War on Cars book is now in with our editor!
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Shout out to the community notes
December 2, 2024 at 6:28 PM
Shout out to the community notes
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December 2, 2024 at 12:27 PM