Patrick Laverty
@patricklaverty.com
IT security consultant. Creator of Layer 8 Conference and Podcast. Hockey fan (especially Bruins), I try to play golf sometimes. I have a dog and two cats.
For Rhode Island friends:
The Erika Niedowski Memorial Scholarship is currently taking applications. More information and apply at:
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February 4, 2026 at 6:08 PM
For Rhode Island friends:
The Erika Niedowski Memorial Scholarship is currently taking applications. More information and apply at:
erikaniedowski.org
The Erika Niedowski Memorial Scholarship is currently taking applications. More information and apply at:
erikaniedowski.org
It’s amazing to me that all because of one joke by Obama, Trump decided to run for President and brought all the trouble and embarrassment on himself.
So much of it would have never come to light if he’d just remained in private business. He’s shown us he’s one of the worst humans to ever exist.
So much of it would have never come to light if he’d just remained in private business. He’s shown us he’s one of the worst humans to ever exist.
February 3, 2026 at 12:23 PM
It’s amazing to me that all because of one joke by Obama, Trump decided to run for President and brought all the trouble and embarrassment on himself.
So much of it would have never come to light if he’d just remained in private business. He’s shown us he’s one of the worst humans to ever exist.
So much of it would have never come to light if he’d just remained in private business. He’s shown us he’s one of the worst humans to ever exist.
If we promise to do more training for DEI, will conservatives be ok with it then?
February 3, 2026 at 2:19 AM
If we promise to do more training for DEI, will conservatives be ok with it then?
Reposted by Patrick Laverty
"You can't have guns." - US President Donald Trump
Yep, he literally said that. Imagine the outrage if Biden or Obama said it?
Yep, he literally said that. Imagine the outrage if Biden or Obama said it?
January 27, 2026 at 9:00 PM
"You can't have guns." - US President Donald Trump
Yep, he literally said that. Imagine the outrage if Biden or Obama said it?
Yep, he literally said that. Imagine the outrage if Biden or Obama said it?
With the pace things are escalating in the US, there's no way the Olympics actually happen in LA in 2028, right?
January 27, 2026 at 6:49 PM
With the pace things are escalating in the US, there's no way the Olympics actually happen in LA in 2028, right?
Person: Hey NRA, can people have guns to protect themselves from a tyrannical government?
NRA: YES! That is what the 2nd Amendment is for.
Person: Ok, so I should defend myself if I'm attacked by government agents?
NRA: No, that's illegal.
NRA: YES! That is what the 2nd Amendment is for.
Person: Ok, so I should defend myself if I'm attacked by government agents?
NRA: No, that's illegal.
January 26, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Person: Hey NRA, can people have guns to protect themselves from a tyrannical government?
NRA: YES! That is what the 2nd Amendment is for.
Person: Ok, so I should defend myself if I'm attacked by government agents?
NRA: No, that's illegal.
NRA: YES! That is what the 2nd Amendment is for.
Person: Ok, so I should defend myself if I'm attacked by government agents?
NRA: No, that's illegal.
Prior to 2025: Keep your passport locked away in a safe or a similar secure location.
2026: Carry your passport with you at all times.
2026: Carry your passport with you at all times.
January 23, 2026 at 9:31 PM
Prior to 2025: Keep your passport locked away in a safe or a similar secure location.
2026: Carry your passport with you at all times.
2026: Carry your passport with you at all times.
If Trump serves 1 day more than 2 years and then doesn't anymore, JD Vance would be eligible for his own two terms PLUS what he serves with the remainder of Trump's.
I still think it's not crazy to believe JD uses the 25th Amendment once the 2 years and 1 day passes.
I still think it's not crazy to believe JD uses the 25th Amendment once the 2 years and 1 day passes.
January 23, 2026 at 4:46 PM
If Trump serves 1 day more than 2 years and then doesn't anymore, JD Vance would be eligible for his own two terms PLUS what he serves with the remainder of Trump's.
I still think it's not crazy to believe JD uses the 25th Amendment once the 2 years and 1 day passes.
I still think it's not crazy to believe JD uses the 25th Amendment once the 2 years and 1 day passes.
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Reposted by Patrick Laverty
Reposted by Patrick Laverty
Rhode Island sneaking in…
January 15, 2026 at 12:26 PM
Rhode Island sneaking in…
I learn something new every day.
"I'm not mad at you" to police = At a minimum, very, very disrespectful.
Hitting police with flagpoles, shields and punches = just happy tourists
"I'm not mad at you" to police = At a minimum, very, very disrespectful.
Hitting police with flagpoles, shields and punches = just happy tourists
January 14, 2026 at 7:55 PM
I learn something new every day.
"I'm not mad at you" to police = At a minimum, very, very disrespectful.
Hitting police with flagpoles, shields and punches = just happy tourists
"I'm not mad at you" to police = At a minimum, very, very disrespectful.
Hitting police with flagpoles, shields and punches = just happy tourists
So now countries won't know the difference between an American commercial plane and an American military plane? They'll just start shooting at both?
The Pentagon has told lawmakers that it chose an aircraft painted in civilian colors to carry out a lethal Sept. 2 strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean because the unit could be the quickest ready for the operation. on.wsj.com/4qNaRwX
Pentagon Defends Use of Aircraft Painted in Civilian Colors for Boat Strike
Lawmakers have questioned the legality of using the aircraft in an attack on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean.
on.wsj.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:25 PM
So now countries won't know the difference between an American commercial plane and an American military plane? They'll just start shooting at both?
Why is it that if a member of Congress lies to Congress, that's "speech in debate".
But if someone who isn't one of the 535 lies to Congress, it's perjury?
But if someone who isn't one of the 535 lies to Congress, it's perjury?
January 12, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Why is it that if a member of Congress lies to Congress, that's "speech in debate".
But if someone who isn't one of the 535 lies to Congress, it's perjury?
But if someone who isn't one of the 535 lies to Congress, it's perjury?
Trump: "I could shoot somebody in the middle of 5th Avenue and I wouldn't lose any voters."
We thought he was using hyperbole, but now he did it, and it's true. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEon...
We thought he was using hyperbole, but now he did it, and it's true. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEon...
Trump says he could "shoot somebody"
YouTube video by NBC4 Columbus
www.youtube.com
January 9, 2026 at 6:11 PM
Trump: "I could shoot somebody in the middle of 5th Avenue and I wouldn't lose any voters."
We thought he was using hyperbole, but now he did it, and it's true. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEon...
We thought he was using hyperbole, but now he did it, and it's true. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEon...
But remember when the price of eggs was leading the national news broadcast?
2025 is now, officially, the worst year for job creation outside of recession since 2003.
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January 9, 2026 at 2:41 PM
But remember when the price of eggs was leading the national news broadcast?
A guy who spent a lot of time on Epstein Island, enjoyed being around minor girls, cheated on multiple wives, cheated childrens' charities is now saying that his power is only limited by his own morality.
Well that's awesome.
Well that's awesome.
January 8, 2026 at 9:22 PM
A guy who spent a lot of time on Epstein Island, enjoyed being around minor girls, cheated on multiple wives, cheated childrens' charities is now saying that his power is only limited by his own morality.
Well that's awesome.
Well that's awesome.
Reposted by Patrick Laverty
DHS Warns Any Action By Americans Will Be Treated As Domestic Terrorism https://theonion.com/dhs-warns-any-action-by-americans-will-be-treated-as-domestic-terrorism/
January 8, 2026 at 6:57 PM
DHS Warns Any Action By Americans Will Be Treated As Domestic Terrorism https://theonion.com/dhs-warns-any-action-by-americans-will-be-treated-as-domestic-terrorism/
Reposted by Patrick Laverty
Reposted by Patrick Laverty
Remember this. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/m...
December 29, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Remember this. www.nytimes.com/2025/12/29/m...
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December 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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December 23, 2025 at 7:07 PM
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