@johnnyflapjack.bsky.social
Working-class intellectual, with a strong background in socialism. Was off all social media, until Nazis tried to stifle criticism of their messiah. Already getting tired of the echo chamber BS & will delete this account eventually.
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Xu Qinxian, a Chinese major general in the People's Liberation Army, became known for refusing to carry out orders to use military force against demonstrators in Beijing during the 1989 Tiananmen Square protests.
He was executed.
Hegseth has already ID'd and removed any commanders with principles.
He was executed.
Hegseth has already ID'd and removed any commanders with principles.
Guglielmo Marconi: the First Tech Bro
The smart, tech savvy son of a wealthy merchant/investor, who stole the work of many contemporaries -such as Nikola Tesla- in order to own the radio patent.
Remind you of anyone? (Tesla is one clue. Nikola is another)
I guess I need to write a book.
The smart, tech savvy son of a wealthy merchant/investor, who stole the work of many contemporaries -such as Nikola Tesla- in order to own the radio patent.
Remind you of anyone? (Tesla is one clue. Nikola is another)
I guess I need to write a book.
Guglielmo Marconi - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
January 30, 2026 at 4:27 PM
Guglielmo Marconi: the First Tech Bro
The smart, tech savvy son of a wealthy merchant/investor, who stole the work of many contemporaries -such as Nikola Tesla- in order to own the radio patent.
Remind you of anyone? (Tesla is one clue. Nikola is another)
I guess I need to write a book.
The smart, tech savvy son of a wealthy merchant/investor, who stole the work of many contemporaries -such as Nikola Tesla- in order to own the radio patent.
Remind you of anyone? (Tesla is one clue. Nikola is another)
I guess I need to write a book.
Representative democracy is designed to give commoners the impression that they run their govt.
The capital-class runs things.
But putting down revolts is expensive. Both in terms of paying some of the workers to kill the others and in lost productivity.
The Founding Fathers had a better way.
The capital-class runs things.
But putting down revolts is expensive. Both in terms of paying some of the workers to kill the others and in lost productivity.
The Founding Fathers had a better way.
January 30, 2026 at 3:01 PM
Representative democracy is designed to give commoners the impression that they run their govt.
The capital-class runs things.
But putting down revolts is expensive. Both in terms of paying some of the workers to kill the others and in lost productivity.
The Founding Fathers had a better way.
The capital-class runs things.
But putting down revolts is expensive. Both in terms of paying some of the workers to kill the others and in lost productivity.
The Founding Fathers had a better way.
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As others have aptly pointed out, police forces have been murdering people for a long time, especially POC. This terrorism from ICE is only a continuation and newest version of what we have been seeing for a long time.
January 28, 2026 at 10:11 PM
As others have aptly pointed out, police forces have been murdering people for a long time, especially POC. This terrorism from ICE is only a continuation and newest version of what we have been seeing for a long time.
Sending ICE agents as overseas security is sending a clear message:
This has nothing to do with Immigration & Customs enforcement.
This has nothing to do with Immigration & Customs enforcement.
January 29, 2026 at 5:07 PM
Sending ICE agents as overseas security is sending a clear message:
This has nothing to do with Immigration & Customs enforcement.
This has nothing to do with Immigration & Customs enforcement.
20 years in prison seems fair for murdering a women in her own home, whose only crime was suffering from a mental health episode.
I hope her family can get some closure now.
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
I hope her family can get some closure now.
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
Former Illinois deputy who killed Sonya Massey is sentenced to 20 years in prison
Massey had dialed 911 to report a possible prowler outside her Springfield home.
www.pbs.org
January 29, 2026 at 5:03 PM
20 years in prison seems fair for murdering a women in her own home, whose only crime was suffering from a mental health episode.
I hope her family can get some closure now.
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
I hope her family can get some closure now.
www.pbs.org/newshour/nat...
Saw the headline, knew that was BS and was curious why she's telling such an obvious lie.
"At the same time, she announced a partnership with the company..."
There it is.
People lie for lots of reasons.
Money is just the most common one.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
"At the same time, she announced a partnership with the company..."
There it is.
People lie for lots of reasons.
Money is just the most common one.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
Serena Williams says weight loss drug made her healthier than during her tennis career
Williams said she lost 34 pounds in about a year. The announcement came as part of a campaign with the company Ro, in which her husband, Alexis Ohanian, is an investor.
www.nbcnews.com
January 29, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Saw the headline, knew that was BS and was curious why she's telling such an obvious lie.
"At the same time, she announced a partnership with the company..."
There it is.
People lie for lots of reasons.
Money is just the most common one.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
"At the same time, she announced a partnership with the company..."
There it is.
People lie for lots of reasons.
Money is just the most common one.
www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...
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"Our new analysis shows that it is far more dangerous to be pregnant than to have an abortion, and this gap in mortality risk is even larger than previously recognized.” - lead study author Maria Steenland.
In fact, the mortality risk of pregnancy is 44 to 70 times higher than from abortion.
In fact, the mortality risk of pregnancy is 44 to 70 times higher than from abortion.
Risk of maternal death during pregnancy greatly underestimated, study finds
A new study comparing deaths of pregnant people and of those who have an abortion show that risk of death due to pregnancy is three times higher than previously estimated.
www.brown.edu
January 29, 2026 at 2:39 AM
"Our new analysis shows that it is far more dangerous to be pregnant than to have an abortion, and this gap in mortality risk is even larger than previously recognized.” - lead study author Maria Steenland.
In fact, the mortality risk of pregnancy is 44 to 70 times higher than from abortion.
In fact, the mortality risk of pregnancy is 44 to 70 times higher than from abortion.
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Something to keep in mind about Minnesotans protesting unarmed with guns being pointed at them is that they more or less ALL have access to a gun, but are choosing not to bring one.
Bravery isn't holding a gun. Bravery is standing up to other people holding a gun.
Bravery isn't holding a gun. Bravery is standing up to other people holding a gun.
January 27, 2026 at 6:34 PM
Something to keep in mind about Minnesotans protesting unarmed with guns being pointed at them is that they more or less ALL have access to a gun, but are choosing not to bring one.
Bravery isn't holding a gun. Bravery is standing up to other people holding a gun.
Bravery isn't holding a gun. Bravery is standing up to other people holding a gun.
I don't trust TikTok, Larry Ellison or any tech firm.
That said, no social media is going to stop you from uploading a video because they don't like the subject.
If it's CSAM, terrorism or the like, they'll report you and delete account.
But mostly they "shadow ban".
Yes, it really is a thing.
That said, no social media is going to stop you from uploading a video because they don't like the subject.
If it's CSAM, terrorism or the like, they'll report you and delete account.
But mostly they "shadow ban".
Yes, it really is a thing.
Why can’t TikTokers upload anti-ICE videos? | CNN Business
Some TikTok users are accusing the app of censorship after they attempted and failed to upload videos about ICE. TikTok says the ongoing glitches are related to a power outage.
www.cnn.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:10 PM
I don't trust TikTok, Larry Ellison or any tech firm.
That said, no social media is going to stop you from uploading a video because they don't like the subject.
If it's CSAM, terrorism or the like, they'll report you and delete account.
But mostly they "shadow ban".
Yes, it really is a thing.
That said, no social media is going to stop you from uploading a video because they don't like the subject.
If it's CSAM, terrorism or the like, they'll report you and delete account.
But mostly they "shadow ban".
Yes, it really is a thing.
It appears that Trump 2.0 may have both made Democratic voters understand the value of being armed and organized into militias and Republican politicians begin to question #2A absolutism.
Interesting and dangerous times.
Interesting and dangerous times.
January 25, 2026 at 6:19 PM
It appears that Trump 2.0 may have both made Democratic voters understand the value of being armed and organized into militias and Republican politicians begin to question #2A absolutism.
Interesting and dangerous times.
Interesting and dangerous times.
Upon studying the life of Henry VIII, many parallels can be drawn between he & Trump.
Second child and mama's boy. Dad doesn't pay much attention, because he's not the firstborn scion.
Then the firstborn dies.
Leaving Mama's Boy in the limelight, with something to prove.
And boy, does he ever!
Second child and mama's boy. Dad doesn't pay much attention, because he's not the firstborn scion.
Then the firstborn dies.
Leaving Mama's Boy in the limelight, with something to prove.
And boy, does he ever!
January 25, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Upon studying the life of Henry VIII, many parallels can be drawn between he & Trump.
Second child and mama's boy. Dad doesn't pay much attention, because he's not the firstborn scion.
Then the firstborn dies.
Leaving Mama's Boy in the limelight, with something to prove.
And boy, does he ever!
Second child and mama's boy. Dad doesn't pay much attention, because he's not the firstborn scion.
Then the firstborn dies.
Leaving Mama's Boy in the limelight, with something to prove.
And boy, does he ever!
You'd have to envision a totally different party.
One that cared what the voters want.
One that cared what the voters want.
Imagine if institutional Dems blacklisted everyone involved in scammer groups that fundraise off moments like this with half the intensity they blacklist people who work on primary campaigns against people who vote to thank and fund ICE
January 25, 2026 at 2:24 PM
You'd have to envision a totally different party.
One that cared what the voters want.
One that cared what the voters want.
Psych 101 professor:
"You're going to learn a lot of things in this class. One of the things you'll learn, is that the psychological profile of a police officer is the same as that of a criminal gang member."
She didn't mention politicians, but she should have.
"You're going to learn a lot of things in this class. One of the things you'll learn, is that the psychological profile of a police officer is the same as that of a criminal gang member."
She didn't mention politicians, but she should have.
January 24, 2026 at 6:07 PM
Psych 101 professor:
"You're going to learn a lot of things in this class. One of the things you'll learn, is that the psychological profile of a police officer is the same as that of a criminal gang member."
She didn't mention politicians, but she should have.
"You're going to learn a lot of things in this class. One of the things you'll learn, is that the psychological profile of a police officer is the same as that of a criminal gang member."
She didn't mention politicians, but she should have.
"...In the podcast, he said polio and measles were not the threat they once were in the United States because of improvements in medicine and sanitation, rather than the vaccines alone..."
He has no idea what he's talking about.
Polio surged after the turn of the century, BECAUSE of sanitation.
He has no idea what he's talking about.
Polio surged after the turn of the century, BECAUSE of sanitation.
Rejecting Decades of Science, Vaccine Panel Chair Says Polio and Other Shots Should Be Optional
www.nytimes.com
January 23, 2026 at 6:36 PM
"...In the podcast, he said polio and measles were not the threat they once were in the United States because of improvements in medicine and sanitation, rather than the vaccines alone..."
He has no idea what he's talking about.
Polio surged after the turn of the century, BECAUSE of sanitation.
He has no idea what he's talking about.
Polio surged after the turn of the century, BECAUSE of sanitation.
What can I say about the perfect biscuit?
Don't use one fat, mix 2. Butter & lard or shortening work well.
You can only get proper biscuit flour in the South.
Failing anything with "Lily" in the name, use AP flour. (I do & it's fine)
Chill the fat & liquid.
AVOID OVERWORKING THE DOUGH.
Don't use one fat, mix 2. Butter & lard or shortening work well.
You can only get proper biscuit flour in the South.
Failing anything with "Lily" in the name, use AP flour. (I do & it's fine)
Chill the fat & liquid.
AVOID OVERWORKING THE DOUGH.
January 22, 2026 at 11:48 PM
What can I say about the perfect biscuit?
Don't use one fat, mix 2. Butter & lard or shortening work well.
You can only get proper biscuit flour in the South.
Failing anything with "Lily" in the name, use AP flour. (I do & it's fine)
Chill the fat & liquid.
AVOID OVERWORKING THE DOUGH.
Don't use one fat, mix 2. Butter & lard or shortening work well.
You can only get proper biscuit flour in the South.
Failing anything with "Lily" in the name, use AP flour. (I do & it's fine)
Chill the fat & liquid.
AVOID OVERWORKING THE DOUGH.
Anyone that votes a straight ticket for one part only, has no real input on the process whatsoever.
I vote for politicians, after they have presented a platform that I agree with.
Even if that means I don't vote and have no input.
Which also means a clear conscience.
I vote for politicians, after they have presented a platform that I agree with.
Even if that means I don't vote and have no input.
Which also means a clear conscience.
January 22, 2026 at 9:46 PM
Anyone that votes a straight ticket for one part only, has no real input on the process whatsoever.
I vote for politicians, after they have presented a platform that I agree with.
Even if that means I don't vote and have no input.
Which also means a clear conscience.
I vote for politicians, after they have presented a platform that I agree with.
Even if that means I don't vote and have no input.
Which also means a clear conscience.
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Sixteen years ago, the Supreme Court decided that corporations are people under the First Amendment.
Today, sold-out politicians block progress on all fronts to appease their corporate donors.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
Today, sold-out politicians block progress on all fronts to appease their corporate donors.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
January 21, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Sixteen years ago, the Supreme Court decided that corporations are people under the First Amendment.
Today, sold-out politicians block progress on all fronts to appease their corporate donors.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
Today, sold-out politicians block progress on all fronts to appease their corporate donors.
Citizens United is among the worst decisions in history. It corrupts our system every day.
Cuban expats in Miami are shocked, but nobody else is.
MAGA was always about Making America White Again.
Republicans in Tallahassee and Miami-Dade are horrified.
They're looking at S. FL turning bright blue, which will shift Tally left as well. Possibly for generations to come.
MAGA was always about Making America White Again.
Republicans in Tallahassee and Miami-Dade are horrified.
They're looking at S. FL turning bright blue, which will shift Tally left as well. Possibly for generations to come.
To Their Shock, Cubans in Florida Are Being Deported in Record Numbers
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Cuban expats in Miami are shocked, but nobody else is.
MAGA was always about Making America White Again.
Republicans in Tallahassee and Miami-Dade are horrified.
They're looking at S. FL turning bright blue, which will shift Tally left as well. Possibly for generations to come.
MAGA was always about Making America White Again.
Republicans in Tallahassee and Miami-Dade are horrified.
They're looking at S. FL turning bright blue, which will shift Tally left as well. Possibly for generations to come.
Does Gavin Newsome understand how many Americans on the left will gladly fight a civil war, lose and let the country BURN DOWN before we vote in another Wall Street, limousine liberal?
I think not.
I think not.
January 21, 2026 at 1:10 PM
Does Gavin Newsome understand how many Americans on the left will gladly fight a civil war, lose and let the country BURN DOWN before we vote in another Wall Street, limousine liberal?
I think not.
I think not.
Verizon, Citibank, Yahoo, Spectrum and others are currently down.
It could be that Big ISP has pocketed all your fees and not invested enough into infrastructure.
Or that they have focused all their resources on AI farms.
Or that there's a Cyber WW III being fought.
Many things can be true.
It could be that Big ISP has pocketed all your fees and not invested enough into infrastructure.
Or that they have focused all their resources on AI farms.
Or that there's a Cyber WW III being fought.
Many things can be true.
January 20, 2026 at 9:13 PM
Verizon, Citibank, Yahoo, Spectrum and others are currently down.
It could be that Big ISP has pocketed all your fees and not invested enough into infrastructure.
Or that they have focused all their resources on AI farms.
Or that there's a Cyber WW III being fought.
Many things can be true.
It could be that Big ISP has pocketed all your fees and not invested enough into infrastructure.
Or that they have focused all their resources on AI farms.
Or that there's a Cyber WW III being fought.
Many things can be true.
The religious believe because they're afraid not to.
The spiritual have a deeply personal reason that generally precludes fear.
They may or may not perceive that belief as God or karma.
And that's none of your business or mine.
The spiritual have a deeply personal reason that generally precludes fear.
They may or may not perceive that belief as God or karma.
And that's none of your business or mine.
January 20, 2026 at 3:29 PM
The religious believe because they're afraid not to.
The spiritual have a deeply personal reason that generally precludes fear.
They may or may not perceive that belief as God or karma.
And that's none of your business or mine.
The spiritual have a deeply personal reason that generally precludes fear.
They may or may not perceive that belief as God or karma.
And that's none of your business or mine.
There is no truly international sign language. (there is a patois of less than 500 signs, which is useful when traveling)
What if there was a standardized ISL & everyone learned it?
Maybe 1200 words and a primitive vocabulary should just about do it.
What if there was a standardized ISL & everyone learned it?
Maybe 1200 words and a primitive vocabulary should just about do it.
January 20, 2026 at 3:19 PM
There is no truly international sign language. (there is a patois of less than 500 signs, which is useful when traveling)
What if there was a standardized ISL & everyone learned it?
Maybe 1200 words and a primitive vocabulary should just about do it.
What if there was a standardized ISL & everyone learned it?
Maybe 1200 words and a primitive vocabulary should just about do it.
Can confirm.
The genesis of MAGA is old-fashioned white supremacy.
However, the Caucasian-bashing from prominent Democrats has contributed to a political environment where a lot of white folks will simply stay home.
Which is the only way MAGA can win.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/o...
The genesis of MAGA is old-fashioned white supremacy.
However, the Caucasian-bashing from prominent Democrats has contributed to a political environment where a lot of white folks will simply stay home.
Which is the only way MAGA can win.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/o...
Opinion | Democrats’ Racial Politics Do More Harm Than Good
www.nytimes.com
January 20, 2026 at 2:28 PM
Can confirm.
The genesis of MAGA is old-fashioned white supremacy.
However, the Caucasian-bashing from prominent Democrats has contributed to a political environment where a lot of white folks will simply stay home.
Which is the only way MAGA can win.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/o...
The genesis of MAGA is old-fashioned white supremacy.
However, the Caucasian-bashing from prominent Democrats has contributed to a political environment where a lot of white folks will simply stay home.
Which is the only way MAGA can win.
www.nytimes.com/2026/01/20/o...
I don't even condone torturing metaphors.
January 19, 2026 at 7:18 PM
I don't even condone torturing metaphors.
"The battle ended after approximately one million rounds were fired and the United States Army, represented by the West Virginia National Guard led by McDowell County native William Eubanks, intervened by presidential order."
Americans fought against our own govt and military for LABOR RIGHTS.
Americans fought against our own govt and military for LABOR RIGHTS.
Battle of Blair Mountain - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
January 19, 2026 at 1:33 PM
"The battle ended after approximately one million rounds were fired and the United States Army, represented by the West Virginia National Guard led by McDowell County native William Eubanks, intervened by presidential order."
Americans fought against our own govt and military for LABOR RIGHTS.
Americans fought against our own govt and military for LABOR RIGHTS.