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Daniel Pirone (He/Him)

@dpirone.bsky.social

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Escaped Delaware in 1990, cosplayed a scientist at Santa Fe Institute, Human Interface Technology Lab @UW, got tired of being broke, practiced software engineering, radicalized by independent music and the bravery and resilience of my LGBTQ+ friends

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Daniel Pirone (He/Him) @dpirone.bsky.social · Aug 11

Protest for your right to repair and for freedom from tech overreach:

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Change your profile picture to clippy. I'm serious

YouTube video by Louis Rossmann

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Tim Onion @bencollins.bsky.social · 10h

fucking WOOF

Scoop: Dominion Voting sold to company run by ex-GOP election official

Dominion is one of the biggest election equipment providers and was used by 27 states during the 2024 election.

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Daniel Pirone (He/Him) @dpirone.bsky.social · 8h

I love SI units - spooky ideations…

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@sarahtaber.bsky.social explains how Scott Bessent, with massive soy farming land leases, who should have legally sold by now, will likely get a huge bailout:

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Farm Investors Want Their Bailouts!

YouTube video by Farm to Taber

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Daniel Pirone (He/Him) @dpirone.bsky.social · 9h

Probably- but the Italian people got hundreds of thousands/millions to strike for Gaza and the rights of the flotilla…
Being part of the EU gives me hope for moderation as apposed to the unaccountable rogue state with nukes we have here. (And I am half Italian).

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Erica C. Barnett @ericacbarnett.bsky.social · 12h

Reversing Decision, SPD Removes Controversial Captain Tietjen from East Precinct

Police Chief Shon Barnes blamed PubliCola's story, "internal leaks," and "a lack of comprehensive input" from others for the controversy.

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Reversing Decision, SPD Removes Controversial Captain Tietjen from East Precinct - PubliCola

By Erica C. Barnett Two days after PubliCola exclusively reported that Seattle Police Chief Shon Barnes had promoted controversial police…

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Daniel Pirone (He/Him) @dpirone.bsky.social · 12h

Thank you for the look deep into the depths of the festival port-a-potty that is Stephen…

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Some More News @somemorenews.bsky.social · 12h

Let's talk about this fucking guy. youtu.be/vlKDQ3fwI5w

The Making Of Stephen Miller - SOME MORE NEWS

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Daniel Pirone (He/Him) @dpirone.bsky.social · 12h

I love JS, but you do need a linter with tight rules to keep the team honest

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dotJS 2012 - Brian Leroux - WTFJS

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Daniel Pirone (He/Him) @dpirone.bsky.social · 13h

Is that like a clip on? Jk jk. Everyone should have some in their travel kit. Super handy and cheap.

Daniel Pirone (He/Him) @dpirone.bsky.social · 13h

I know ELO does really say Bruce, but come on - it’s fun!

Daniel Pirone (He/Him) @dpirone.bsky.social · 13h

I actually like the public art ( wild statement, I know ) but yeah it is not likely to materially affect structural issues. Deprioritizing cars and improving affordable housing and social services would go a long way. Let’s go @wilsonforseattle.bsky.social !!!

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Don't Bring Me Down Bruce. Especially when I'm headed to an appointment!

YouTube video by The Vince Carter Team at Carter Realty Group, LLC

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Daniel Pirone (He/Him) @dpirone.bsky.social · 18h

All the early Black Sparrow Press books had banger designs. Fante really made me want to drink cheap but decent Italian red wine on a hill side at dusk. 2025 makes me want to emigrate to Italy and make said wine.

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Daniel Pirone (He/Him) @dpirone.bsky.social · 1d

Yep that little weasel turd that won’t flush.

Daniel Pirone (He/Him) @dpirone.bsky.social · 1d

@squidtips.bsky.social - you wanna tag in with any of your experiences with Choe?

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Daniel Pirone (He/Him) @dpirone.bsky.social · 1d

Ahh yes - there is a chapter on that in Robert Moses’s classic work “Red Lining for a Whiter Tomorrow”

Daniel Pirone (He/Him) @dpirone.bsky.social · 1d

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Hey Asshole

YouTube video by Triumph of Lethargy Skinned Alive to Death - Topic

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Daniel Pirone (He/Him) @dpirone.bsky.social · 1d

Some klein nacht musique :

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Born Against – Well Fed Fuck (from 9 Patriotic Hymns For Children)

YouTube video by Kill Rock Stars

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Raider @iwillnotbesilenced.bsky.social · 1d

Keep an eye out for...

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Daniel Pirone (He/Him) @dpirone.bsky.social · 1d

How about a whole album?!

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In Through the out Door (Remaster) - YouTube

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Daniel Pirone (He/Him) @dpirone.bsky.social · 1d

I love get a new magazine for my narrow interest hobby:

Magazine cover for “oh fuck, skeletons” - for heroes being pursued by skeletons.

Daniel Pirone (He/Him) @dpirone.bsky.social · 1d

Is there a fun German word for “self-inflicted failed state”?

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North America is about to lose its measles elimination status. #outbreak #measles #doctor

YouTube video by Dr. Zachary Rubin

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Daniel Pirone (He/Him) @dpirone.bsky.social · 1d

Please tell me that isn’t real.

Daniel Pirone (He/Him) @dpirone.bsky.social · 1d

Something something something, but the drapes matched the carpet … I will be here all week - don’t forget to tip your bartender.

Daniel Pirone (He/Him) @dpirone.bsky.social · 1d

@sarahtaber.bsky.social explains how Scott Bessent, with massive soy farming land leases, who should have legally sold by now, will likely get a huge bailout:

youtu.be/3kEr0jb6zhU?...

Farm Investors Want Their Bailouts!

YouTube video by Farm to Taber

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Daniel Pirone (He/Him) @dpirone.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you!