Optimistic Doomer
@xyzigy.bsky.social
We the people claim collective ownership of earth by right of birth.
We require rent from all who would have exclusive use of any of it.
No, the world is not going crazy, it's just the humans.
We require rent from all who would have exclusive use of any of it.
No, the world is not going crazy, it's just the humans.
While we’re at it, let’s test every politician before they even stand for office, and not just for mental acuity, but also for a whole range of dangerous personality disorders, like the ones in the dark triad.
January 2, 2026 at 4:29 PM
While we’re at it, let’s test every politician before they even stand for office, and not just for mental acuity, but also for a whole range of dangerous personality disorders, like the ones in the dark triad.
Also true of actual 'Energy' energy, that we measure in kWh, kJ or Calories, that makes our cars go, and our fridges, and all our other stuff, and also our muscles, and our brain, and our whole body.
That energy is a luxury.
Not everyone can afford enough.
That energy is a luxury.
Not everyone can afford enough.
January 1, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Also true of actual 'Energy' energy, that we measure in kWh, kJ or Calories, that makes our cars go, and our fridges, and all our other stuff, and also our muscles, and our brain, and our whole body.
That energy is a luxury.
Not everyone can afford enough.
That energy is a luxury.
Not everyone can afford enough.
He’s like Trump.
All mouth and no ears.
Nobody can tell him anything.
All mouth and no ears.
Nobody can tell him anything.
December 26, 2025 at 8:41 PM
He’s like Trump.
All mouth and no ears.
Nobody can tell him anything.
All mouth and no ears.
Nobody can tell him anything.
Tautology?
Does the future not always 'lay before us'? 🤷♀️
Does the future not always 'lay before us'? 🤷♀️
December 26, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Tautology?
Does the future not always 'lay before us'? 🤷♀️
Does the future not always 'lay before us'? 🤷♀️
Please can we get a video of ICE arresting Santa Claus?
December 23, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Please can we get a video of ICE arresting Santa Claus?
“I have decided not to run for President again in 2028“
December 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
“I have decided not to run for President again in 2028“
“I have decided not to run for President again in 2028“
December 23, 2025 at 9:04 PM
“I have decided not to run for President again in 2028“
The Trump States of America
December 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
The Trump States of America
The Trump States of America
December 22, 2025 at 9:58 PM
The Trump States of America
Made in Europe, not made in America?
Did they pay a tariff on the import?
Did they pay a tariff on the import?
December 22, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Made in Europe, not made in America?
Did they pay a tariff on the import?
Did they pay a tariff on the import?
The house needs to start filing impeachments. Lots of them. Shotgun approach, the way Trump works. Impeach every single one on Trump's corrupt henchmen.
Keep them coming until maybe one or two succeed, and built momentum from there.
Keep them coming until maybe one or two succeed, and built momentum from there.
December 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
The house needs to start filing impeachments. Lots of them. Shotgun approach, the way Trump works. Impeach every single one on Trump's corrupt henchmen.
Keep them coming until maybe one or two succeed, and built momentum from there.
Keep them coming until maybe one or two succeed, and built momentum from there.
No Bourbon?
They're only shutting down because there's a GLUT of Bourbon.
They're only shutting down because there's a GLUT of Bourbon.
December 21, 2025 at 7:05 PM
No Bourbon?
They're only shutting down because there's a GLUT of Bourbon.
They're only shutting down because there's a GLUT of Bourbon.
Matt gets it. Both the maths and the deceptive abuse of maths.
Beware of people who throw around big numbers without putting them in the context.
Beware of people who throw around big numbers without putting them in the context.
December 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Matt gets it. Both the maths and the deceptive abuse of maths.
Beware of people who throw around big numbers without putting them in the context.
Beware of people who throw around big numbers without putting them in the context.
Socialism not looking so bad after all.
December 20, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Socialism not looking so bad after all.
I imagine she feels angry. But not at herself. Our natural tendency is to justify our own actions and to blame our failures on others.
December 19, 2025 at 11:36 PM
I imagine she feels angry. But not at herself. Our natural tendency is to justify our own actions and to blame our failures on others.
I imagine she feels angry, but not at herself. Our natural tendency is to justify our own actions and to blame our failures on others.
December 19, 2025 at 11:35 PM
I imagine she feels angry, but not at herself. Our natural tendency is to justify our own actions and to blame our failures on others.
Following the Denmark childhood vaccination policy would be a great idea — if you also followed the rest of Denmark's social service policies and practice.
A healthy democracy depends on a healthy society.
A healthy democracy depends on a healthy society.
December 19, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Following the Denmark childhood vaccination policy would be a great idea — if you also followed the rest of Denmark's social service policies and practice.
A healthy democracy depends on a healthy society.
A healthy democracy depends on a healthy society.
Where “all legal options“ means “nothing“
December 19, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Where “all legal options“ means “nothing“
The Law is now that the President does not have to comply with the Law.
December 19, 2025 at 4:57 PM
The Law is now that the President does not have to comply with the Law.
The new law is that the President is not required to comply with the law 🫢
December 19, 2025 at 4:56 PM
The new law is that the President is not required to comply with the law 🫢
Are you suggesting he should reject all of Trump's nominees on principle?
Don't you think he should consider each nominee on merit?
Don't you think he should consider each nominee on merit?
December 19, 2025 at 12:27 AM
Are you suggesting he should reject all of Trump's nominees on principle?
Don't you think he should consider each nominee on merit?
Don't you think he should consider each nominee on merit?
Oh, for sure, and a few other reasons.
My point is that these death numbers are no cause for alarm.
There are plenty of legitimate criticisms of Trump's enforcement. This does not seem to be one.
My point is that these death numbers are no cause for alarm.
There are plenty of legitimate criticisms of Trump's enforcement. This does not seem to be one.
December 19, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Oh, for sure, and a few other reasons.
My point is that these death numbers are no cause for alarm.
There are plenty of legitimate criticisms of Trump's enforcement. This does not seem to be one.
My point is that these death numbers are no cause for alarm.
There are plenty of legitimate criticisms of Trump's enforcement. This does not seem to be one.
Ok, I just did the calculation. The average death rate in ICE custody is about 10 times **better** than the general population. At worst about 1 per 1000 detainees per year.
For the population as a whole it's about 1 death per 100 people.
Not want you wanted to hear, I know.
For the population as a whole it's about 1 death per 100 people.
Not want you wanted to hear, I know.
December 18, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Ok, I just did the calculation. The average death rate in ICE custody is about 10 times **better** than the general population. At worst about 1 per 1000 detainees per year.
For the population as a whole it's about 1 death per 100 people.
Not want you wanted to hear, I know.
For the population as a whole it's about 1 death per 100 people.
Not want you wanted to hear, I know.
How much worse per capita than the population as a whole (roughly 1 per 40,000 per day)?
December 18, 2025 at 9:00 PM
How much worse per capita than the population as a whole (roughly 1 per 40,000 per day)?