Daniel Borrero
@dbphys.bsky.social
Physics professor at Willamette University studying the transition to turbulence and pattern forming systems. Portland Timbers and Thorns fan. Cat dad. Taco aficionado.
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4897-052X
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4897-052X
Can you imagine pitching the fact that you get to continue living in the city that inspired Korn's debut album as a net positive of working for you?
December 21, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Can you imagine pitching the fact that you get to continue living in the city that inspired Korn's debut album as a net positive of working for you?
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BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.
At least 16 files have disappeared from the DOJ webpage for documents related to Jeffrey Epstein
The Justice Department’s webpage for documents related to sex offender Jeffrey Epstein is missing at least 16 of its files a day after they were released.
bit.ly
December 20, 2025 at 9:30 PM
BREAKING: At least 16 files from the Epstein release disappeared from DOJ's webpage, including a photo of Trump, with no explanation.
If you've watched This is Spinal Tap a million times but have never watched it with the commentary track, do yourself a favor and watch it with the commentary on! Hilarious and it has way more Rob in it than the movie.
watching the new criterion 4k of THIS IS SPINAL TAP. haven't seen this movie in a decade but I did watch it basically every week as a teenager and I still remember every single line
December 16, 2025 at 9:37 AM
If you've watched This is Spinal Tap a million times but have never watched it with the commentary track, do yourself a favor and watch it with the commentary on! Hilarious and it has way more Rob in it than the movie.
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Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
December 15, 2025 at 4:09 AM
Just want to share with my American friends how the Australians respond to a shooting tragedy. Action, rather than thoughts and prayers.
Soup to nuts the Democrats manage to bungle this... www.politico.com/news/magazin...
‘I Didn’t Vote for This’: A Revolt Against DOGE Cuts, Deep in Trump Country
Trump administration policies slashing staffing and funding for public lands are waking a sleeping political giant in Montana. Will either party notice?
www.politico.com
December 16, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Soup to nuts the Democrats manage to bungle this... www.politico.com/news/magazin...
China’s scientific clout is growing as US influence wanes: the data show how www.nature.com/articles/d41...
So much fucking winning...
So much fucking winning...
China’s scientific clout is growing as US influence wanes: the data show how
An analysis of international research collaborations reveals the growing dominance of Chinese science.
www.nature.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:23 PM
China’s scientific clout is growing as US influence wanes: the data show how www.nature.com/articles/d41...
So much fucking winning...
So much fucking winning...
More like they know that if they go after domestic terrorists it's only a matter of time before they have to drag people that Trump already pardoned in front of television cameras.
Getting rid of immigrants is obviously more important to them than national security and protecting the public.
November 27, 2025 at 4:35 AM
More like they know that if they go after domestic terrorists it's only a matter of time before they have to drag people that Trump already pardoned in front of television cameras.
My students' comments walking around downtown Houston were hilarious... "So have the Texans that call Portland a shit hole ever been in Houston? 'Cause damn, this place is a total shit hole!"
November 24, 2025 at 2:08 AM
My students' comments walking around downtown Houston were hilarious... "So have the Texans that call Portland a shit hole ever been in Houston? 'Cause damn, this place is a total shit hole!"
Whelp... Looks like Jeffries needs to go too... www.politico.com/live-updates...
Jeffries backs Schumer amid fierce Democratic backlash to shutdown deal
“Yes and yes,” the House minority leader told reporters when asked if Schumer was effective and should keep his job.
www.politico.com
November 10, 2025 at 5:33 PM
Whelp... Looks like Jeffries needs to go too... www.politico.com/live-updates...
Thank you, @merkley.senate.gov for calling a spade a spade.
Sen. Jeff Merkley insisted "the real villain is Trump and Congressional Republicans."
Oregon’s U.S. senators reject surprise deal to reopen federal government, rail against ‘real villain’
Sen. Jeff Merkley insisted "the real villain is Trump and Congressional Republicans."
www.oregonlive.com
November 10, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Thank you, @merkley.senate.gov for calling a spade a spade.
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📌I can't stop banging this drum: Democrats had a spectacular Tuesday at the polls, the wind at their backs, and basically punched themselves and their voters in the face five days later.
This is political malpractice at best, and out and out brazen capitulation to their billionaire donors at worst.
This is political malpractice at best, and out and out brazen capitulation to their billionaire donors at worst.
November 10, 2025 at 3:21 PM
📌I can't stop banging this drum: Democrats had a spectacular Tuesday at the polls, the wind at their backs, and basically punched themselves and their voters in the face five days later.
This is political malpractice at best, and out and out brazen capitulation to their billionaire donors at worst.
This is political malpractice at best, and out and out brazen capitulation to their billionaire donors at worst.
If Chuck Schumer can't keep his caucus in line when the Republicans are getting absolutely hammered in the court of public opinion, he needs to go. Get on it @merkley.senate.gov and @wyden.senate.gov !
November 10, 2025 at 6:04 AM
If Chuck Schumer can't keep his caucus in line when the Republicans are getting absolutely hammered in the court of public opinion, he needs to go. Get on it @merkley.senate.gov and @wyden.senate.gov !
@thornsfc.com 🎵🧀CHANGE THE CHEESE!🧀🎵
November 9, 2025 at 10:25 PM
@thornsfc.com 🎵🧀CHANGE THE CHEESE!🧀🎵
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Every Democrat running for office should run this as a commercial.
In the midst of a government shutdown, as masked ICE agents roam America’s cities with impunity, with lines at food banks across the country growing, and farmers at risk as America bails out Argentina instead…
Donald Trump threw a Roaring 20s/Great Gatsby themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago.
Donald Trump threw a Roaring 20s/Great Gatsby themed Halloween party at Mar-a-Lago.
November 1, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Every Democrat running for office should run this as a commercial.
In 2012, the North Carolina State Legislature decided that they didn't believe that sea level rise, so state planning agencies should essentially ignore it... www.theguardian.com/environment/...
North Carolina tries to wish away sea-level rise
Mother Jones: US state proposes new law that would ignore grim projections of a one-metre sea-level rise by the end of the century
www.theguardian.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:51 PM
In 2012, the North Carolina State Legislature decided that they didn't believe that sea level rise, so state planning agencies should essentially ignore it... www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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SNAP Map: Here are all the places to get food assistance in the Portland area
MAP: Here's where to get food assistance in Portland
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Since the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced that states would not be receiving funds for November food assistance, a number of Oregonians have looked for ways to…
www.koin.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:05 PM
SNAP Map: Here are all the places to get food assistance in the Portland area
Share this with your GOP friends and family...
"Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz downplayed on Wednesday the likely substantial increase in the amount Americans will pay for health insurance on the ACA federal marketplace."
thehill.com/policy/healt...
"Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz downplayed on Wednesday the likely substantial increase in the amount Americans will pay for health insurance on the ACA federal marketplace."
thehill.com/policy/healt...
thehill.com
October 30, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Share this with your GOP friends and family...
"Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz downplayed on Wednesday the likely substantial increase in the amount Americans will pay for health insurance on the ACA federal marketplace."
thehill.com/policy/healt...
"Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Administrator Mehmet Oz downplayed on Wednesday the likely substantial increase in the amount Americans will pay for health insurance on the ACA federal marketplace."
thehill.com/policy/healt...
Index theory class is the funnest class
October 29, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Index theory class is the funnest class
Now *this* is a real American!
Sharing this 102 year old WW2 Vet who is fighting fascism a second time.
October 19, 2025 at 3:32 AM
Now *this* is a real American!
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Sharing this 102 year old WW2 Vet who is fighting fascism a second time.
October 19, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Sharing this 102 year old WW2 Vet who is fighting fascism a second time.
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The Trump administration is spending $172 million on two jets for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other senior officials
DHS Purchase Of Business Jets During Shutdown Draws Democrats’ Ire
The department said it would not allow the federal shutdown "to slow down this process" of replacing the jet, but Democrats want to know where the money is coming from.
www.huffpost.com
October 18, 2025 at 11:16 PM
The Trump administration is spending $172 million on two jets for Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and other senior officials
GOP is so much better on the economy...
Tariffs Are Way Up. Interest on Debt Tops $1 Trillion. And DOGE Didn’t Do Much.
The books have closed on the U.S. government’s fiscal 2025. Here’s what has changed about the federal budget—and what hasn’t.
www.wsj.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:31 AM
GOP is so much better on the economy...
So I really hadn't understood why the hell the US just dropped $20 billion bailing out Argentina... Makes sense now... www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
Trump’s Argentina bailout enriches one well-connected US billionaire
A $20 billion US rescue package is a gift for a hedge fund manager with ties to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
www.motherjones.com
October 10, 2025 at 5:08 AM
So I really hadn't understood why the hell the US just dropped $20 billion bailing out Argentina... Makes sense now... www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
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The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
October 9, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The following is REAL footage from Portland, 2025. Viewer discretion is advised.
Here's the right wing local paper's take on what is happening on the ground in #Portland... tl;dr: Not a #Warzone
Trump’s antifa roundtable made some wild claims about Portland. Here’s the truth about 7 of them
Portland was mentioned repeatedly during the roundtable event.
www.oregonlive.com
October 10, 2025 at 4:46 AM