Oliver 🏳️🌈
@ojc.bsky.social
🇺🇸🇬🇧🏳️🌈 | Tend to talk about climate, bikes, transit, infrastructure, politics | Opinions my own.
📍Worcester MA
📍Worcester MA
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They'll build a statue to the first reporter who tells this old dumbass to eat shit on camera
“You’re a stupid person” — Trump lashes out at a reporter who presses him on the fact that the suspected DC shooter was actually thoroughly vetted before he was let in the US from Afghanistan
November 28, 2025 at 1:50 AM
They'll build a statue to the first reporter who tells this old dumbass to eat shit on camera
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PSA:
There will be far more drunk drivers on American roadways than normal, both today and tomorrow. Be careful.
There will be far more drunk drivers on American roadways than normal, both today and tomorrow. Be careful.
November 27, 2025 at 3:33 PM
PSA:
There will be far more drunk drivers on American roadways than normal, both today and tomorrow. Be careful.
There will be far more drunk drivers on American roadways than normal, both today and tomorrow. Be careful.
Wow, European cars have things like pop-up hoods to help absorb the impact of a pedestrian's head.
They have this because their regulators care about people outside the vehicle (unlike in the US).
They have this because their regulators care about people outside the vehicle (unlike in the US).
November 26, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Wow, European cars have things like pop-up hoods to help absorb the impact of a pedestrian's head.
They have this because their regulators care about people outside the vehicle (unlike in the US).
They have this because their regulators care about people outside the vehicle (unlike in the US).
And I’m sorry, i suspect it’ll make me no friends here but this rent control is bad policy.
We just had inflation over 5% for two years running, the 5% cap will ratchet down on money for repairs and maintenance over time.
I really get why ppl reach for price controls but this is not it.
We just had inflation over 5% for two years running, the 5% cap will ratchet down on money for repairs and maintenance over time.
I really get why ppl reach for price controls but this is not it.
I just despair. 67% support cutting the state tax from 5% to 4%. That would shatter our state government. Madness.
This is why I hate referenda, you get to ask unbundled policy questions. They need to say everything that’s getting cut if taxes come down.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/25/m...
This is why I hate referenda, you get to ask unbundled policy questions. They need to say everything that’s getting cut if taxes come down.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/25/m...
New Suffolk/Globe poll finds Mass. voters are eager for change in rent control, income tax, and more - The Boston Globe
The survey found a majority of voters would support at least five different initiatives proposed for the 2026 ballot.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:59 PM
And I’m sorry, i suspect it’ll make me no friends here but this rent control is bad policy.
We just had inflation over 5% for two years running, the 5% cap will ratchet down on money for repairs and maintenance over time.
I really get why ppl reach for price controls but this is not it.
We just had inflation over 5% for two years running, the 5% cap will ratchet down on money for repairs and maintenance over time.
I really get why ppl reach for price controls but this is not it.
I just despair. 67% support cutting the state tax from 5% to 4%. That would shatter our state government. Madness.
This is why I hate referenda, you get to ask unbundled policy questions. They need to say everything that’s getting cut if taxes come down.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/25/m...
This is why I hate referenda, you get to ask unbundled policy questions. They need to say everything that’s getting cut if taxes come down.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/25/m...
New Suffolk/Globe poll finds Mass. voters are eager for change in rent control, income tax, and more - The Boston Globe
The survey found a majority of voters would support at least five different initiatives proposed for the 2026 ballot.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 25, 2025 at 1:55 PM
I just despair. 67% support cutting the state tax from 5% to 4%. That would shatter our state government. Madness.
This is why I hate referenda, you get to ask unbundled policy questions. They need to say everything that’s getting cut if taxes come down.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/25/m...
This is why I hate referenda, you get to ask unbundled policy questions. They need to say everything that’s getting cut if taxes come down.
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/25/m...
Uuuggghhh.
Was always a longshot, worth trying.
Bummer.
Was always a longshot, worth trying.
Bummer.
Breaking News: Moe Bergman remains in 6th place after the completed hand recount. He will be on the next City Council as an At-Large Councilor
Bergman 9,379
Kamara 9,347
Bergman 9,379
Kamara 9,347
November 23, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Uuuggghhh.
Was always a longshot, worth trying.
Bummer.
Was always a longshot, worth trying.
Bummer.
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Elon Musk spending billions of dollars to buy a social network to replicate what it's like to have friends who like you, and an AI to replicate what it's like to have a supportive father who praises you, only to have both consistently turn on him is Promethean torture if Prometheus had deserved it.
November 22, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Elon Musk spending billions of dollars to buy a social network to replicate what it's like to have friends who like you, and an AI to replicate what it's like to have a supportive father who praises you, only to have both consistently turn on him is Promethean torture if Prometheus had deserved it.
Not Just Bikes has an incredible movie length, thoroughly researched, takedown of John Forester and the Vehicular Cyclists.
And I’m here for it!!! 😍
Forester was an arrogant, ignorant, blowhard who got many people killed and set back Anglosphere cities by 30 years.
youtu.be/pRPduRHBhHI?...
And I’m here for it!!! 😍
Forester was an arrogant, ignorant, blowhard who got many people killed and set back Anglosphere cities by 30 years.
youtu.be/pRPduRHBhHI?...
This is Why Cycling is Dangerous in America
YouTube video by Not Just Bikes
youtu.be
November 21, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Not Just Bikes has an incredible movie length, thoroughly researched, takedown of John Forester and the Vehicular Cyclists.
And I’m here for it!!! 😍
Forester was an arrogant, ignorant, blowhard who got many people killed and set back Anglosphere cities by 30 years.
youtu.be/pRPduRHBhHI?...
And I’m here for it!!! 😍
Forester was an arrogant, ignorant, blowhard who got many people killed and set back Anglosphere cities by 30 years.
youtu.be/pRPduRHBhHI?...
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Jermoh is also going to raise funds to pay for the attorney. Consider making a donation.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
November 21, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Jermoh is also going to raise funds to pay for the attorney. Consider making a donation.
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
The council is openly hostile to city residents.
Also, I didn't realize Bergman claimed ADUs as a success of the council. Wild, considering he tried endlessly to sink and/or water down the proposal and the Commonwealth then came in and forced a more reasonable set of rules state-wide.
Also, I didn't realize Bergman claimed ADUs as a success of the council. Wild, considering he tried endlessly to sink and/or water down the proposal and the Commonwealth then came in and forced a more reasonable set of rules state-wide.
The Worcester City Council continued its assault on resident participation in city government, prohibiting 13 individuals waiting to comment from speaking on items on the council agenda on Tuesday, Nov. 18.
Worcester City Council Escalates its Contempt for Residents
The Worcester City Council continued its assault on resident participation, prohibiting those waiting to comment from speaking on agenda items.
thisweekinworcester.com
November 21, 2025 at 1:52 AM
The council is openly hostile to city residents.
Also, I didn't realize Bergman claimed ADUs as a success of the council. Wild, considering he tried endlessly to sink and/or water down the proposal and the Commonwealth then came in and forced a more reasonable set of rules state-wide.
Also, I didn't realize Bergman claimed ADUs as a success of the council. Wild, considering he tried endlessly to sink and/or water down the proposal and the Commonwealth then came in and forced a more reasonable set of rules state-wide.
I’m very grateful that I live in a state that has some basic level of sanity.
Massachusetts health officials are scrubbing links to federal health data from their web pages after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week promoted the debunked claim that vaccines cause autism.
Mass. officials rebuke ‘dangerous’ vaccine misinformation added to CDC website
Massachusetts health officials are scrubbing links to federal health data from their web pages after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this week promoted the debunked claim that vaccines ...
www.wbur.org
November 21, 2025 at 1:25 AM
I’m very grateful that I live in a state that has some basic level of sanity.
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I still want a newspaper to do an Impeachable Offense of the Day column.
It would get a lot of attention and frankly be quite easy to do.
It would get a lot of attention and frankly be quite easy to do.
not sure I even need to say this, but Trump threatening the lives of Ds in Congress is in itself an impeachable offense for which he should be removed.
November 21, 2025 at 1:17 AM
I still want a newspaper to do an Impeachable Offense of the Day column.
It would get a lot of attention and frankly be quite easy to do.
It would get a lot of attention and frankly be quite easy to do.
I just can't believe we elected this disgusting human being President. Twice. Just boggles my mind.
"Quiet! Quiet, Piggy."
November 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I just can't believe we elected this disgusting human being President. Twice. Just boggles my mind.
I mean, yes, exactly this.
![4-panel vertical comic. (1) 100 Years Ago [two people standing next to bicycle with small car nearby] PERSON 1: It’s too dangerous riding a bike with these cars around. I should get a car, too. (2) 50 Years Ago [two people between smaller car and bigger car] PERSON 2 with short hair: Small cars are less safe in collisions with larger vehicles, so I should get a bigger one. (3) Today [two people between big car and even bigger car] PERSON 1: Everyone has huge SUVs now. If I don’t get the biggest one, I’m putting my family at risk. (4) Soon [two people next to large armored car with spiked clubs attached] PERSON 2: If I don’t install more whirling spike clubs, I’ll be destroyed by all the other drivers who...](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreiby6can6k76yzfmv2czxs4pu2l7zie7bqbrpswi7h3ifmiadkuqvu@jpeg)
November 15, 2025 at 1:45 AM
I mean, yes, exactly this.
Useful 🧵 on the Jermoh Kamara recount possibility.
Does she have enough signatures in ward 4??.. Anyone here in ward 4?
Does she have enough signatures in ward 4??.. Anyone here in ward 4?
Jermoh Kamara requesting a hand recount, had submitted all needed signatures for all Wards (except 4, and she has until Friday to do so)
November 13, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Useful 🧵 on the Jermoh Kamara recount possibility.
Does she have enough signatures in ward 4??.. Anyone here in ward 4?
Does she have enough signatures in ward 4??.. Anyone here in ward 4?
This is madness.
Good God. Someone stop them. NOW. arstechnica.com/cars/2025/10...
#RoadSafety #SafetyOverSpeed #VisionZero #transportation #CarCulture #CrashNotAccident #KillerTeslas
#RoadSafety #SafetyOverSpeed #VisionZero #transportation #CarCulture #CrashNotAccident #KillerTeslas
Tesla’s “Mad Max” mode is now under federal scrutiny
The new mode added in the latest update will speed and weave through traffic.
arstechnica.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:33 AM
This is madness.
Musk, and his enabler Trump, are absolute monsters.
I literally don't have words to describe how disgusting they are.
I literally don't have words to describe how disgusting they are.
One analytical model shows that, as of November 5th, the dismantling of U.S.A.I.D. has already caused the deaths of 600,000 people, two-thirds of them children. https://newyorkermag.visitlink.me/jUzNSc
The Shutdown of U.S.A.I.D. Has Already Killed Hundreds of Thousands
The short documentary “Rovina’s Choice” tells the story of what goes when aid goes.
newyorkermag.visitlink.me
November 8, 2025 at 3:54 AM
Musk, and his enabler Trump, are absolute monsters.
I literally don't have words to describe how disgusting they are.
I literally don't have words to describe how disgusting they are.
I just signed the petition to request a recount.
We need just ten from each ward is my understanding.
Seems like a long shot but it’s worth checking with a recount considering it’s so close.
We need just ten from each ward is my understanding.
Seems like a long shot but it’s worth checking with a recount considering it’s so close.
Worcester Telegram: Jermoh Kamara plans to request recount in Worcester councilor-at-large election
www.telegram.com/story/news/l...
www.telegram.com/story/news/l...
Not an expert in this, but it’s my understanding that a recount can be triggered by a petition up to 10 days after an election. Sounds like there’s a little paperwork and (I think) signatures involved
Just talked to the Election Commission and they indicated it is likely going to happen with Jermoh
Just talked to the Election Commission and they indicated it is likely going to happen with Jermoh
November 7, 2025 at 7:45 PM
I just signed the petition to request a recount.
We need just ten from each ward is my understanding.
Seems like a long shot but it’s worth checking with a recount considering it’s so close.
We need just ten from each ward is my understanding.
Seems like a long shot but it’s worth checking with a recount considering it’s so close.
Soothing to read this thread after the Worcester dumpster fire:
What we know, final edition of the night:
[Now in 3 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems gain leg seats in VA, NJ, & MS
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
[Now in 3 parts]
—Prop 50 wins
—VA Dems flip Gov, LG, AG
—Dems gain leg seats in VA, NJ, & MS
—Dems defend NJ-Gov
—Dems win NJ+VA trifectas
—Mamdani wins
—PA Dems win state supreme court
—ME anti-mail voting measure loses
—GA Dems flip 2 statewide offices
November 5, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Soothing to read this thread after the Worcester dumpster fire:
Looks like Cambridge elected 8 out of 9 counselors endorsed by @cambbikesafety.bsky.social , all of whom committed to complete the protected bike network on time and 5 of whom gave the strongest responses and have perfect records on street safety.
Looking over from Worcester, I’m so jealous 😭
Looking over from Worcester, I’m so jealous 😭
November 5, 2025 at 12:34 PM
Looks like Cambridge elected 8 out of 9 counselors endorsed by @cambbikesafety.bsky.social , all of whom committed to complete the protected bike network on time and 5 of whom gave the strongest responses and have perfect records on street safety.
Looking over from Worcester, I’m so jealous 😭
Looking over from Worcester, I’m so jealous 😭
I will say, I'm thrilled Carlson and Colorio are gone.
And I'm very happy for @bilottafordistrict2.com
Trying to see the positives..
And I'm very happy for @bilottafordistrict2.com
Trying to see the positives..
November 5, 2025 at 3:01 AM
I will say, I'm thrilled Carlson and Colorio are gone.
And I'm very happy for @bilottafordistrict2.com
Trying to see the positives..
And I'm very happy for @bilottafordistrict2.com
Trying to see the positives..
Everywhere except Worcester 🤦♂️
Congratulations to all the Democratic candidates who won tonight. It’s a reminder that when we come together around strong, forward-looking leaders who care about the issues that matter, we can win. We’ve still got plenty of work to do, but the future looks a little bit brighter.
November 5, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Everywhere except Worcester 🤦♂️
OMG, Bergman got the last At Large seat by 44 votes!
45 more votes for Kamara would have gotten us a great councilor and removed a very regressive one.
Never say your vote doesn't matter.
Ugh.
45 more votes for Kamara would have gotten us a great councilor and removed a very regressive one.
Never say your vote doesn't matter.
Ugh.
November 5, 2025 at 2:21 AM
OMG, Bergman got the last At Large seat by 44 votes!
45 more votes for Kamara would have gotten us a great councilor and removed a very regressive one.
Never say your vote doesn't matter.
Ugh.
45 more votes for Kamara would have gotten us a great councilor and removed a very regressive one.
Never say your vote doesn't matter.
Ugh.