Randall Gross
@randallgross.bsky.social
(he/him) Retired Global Sr. tech manager, & inveterate news junkie. Everyone is my friend until they firmly prove otherwise. Active on social media since the '80's
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formerly @tarkloon @ birdsite
Ego tantum loquor
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formerly @tarkloon @ birdsite
Ego tantum loquor
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New to Bluesky? You can stay reasonably well-informed if you add a column for my bluesky news list:
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Yes, that is Howard Beale, mad prophet of the airwaves.
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Yes, that is Howard Beale, mad prophet of the airwaves.
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Anyone who thinks rich people will look out for them, the alleged “richest man in the world” is stiffing his contractors.
WOWWWWW— that didn’t take long: “Crews walk out on on Nashville tunnel, claiming Musk’s Boring Company Failed to Pay Workers and Snubbed OSHA concerns”
As we suspected, that absurd not-a-town-hall with Steve Davis aged like guacamole 🥑 nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/25/b...
As we suspected, that absurd not-a-town-hall with Steve Davis aged like guacamole 🥑 nashvillebanner.com/2025/11/25/b...
November 26, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Anyone who thinks rich people will look out for them, the alleged “richest man in the world” is stiffing his contractors.
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Disgusting. Absolutely disgusting.
ICE arrests, detains British woman with US husband and newborn when she shows up for her green card interview. She’s now in a detention center, separated from her 6-month-old. No criminal record. She had overstayed her visa.
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
www.lbc.co.uk/article/brit...
British mum detained by ICE agents in California as six-month old baby and stunned husband watch on | LBC
Katie Paul, 33, was in the process of applying for a green card when she was ambushed by immigration agents
www.lbc.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 2:52 AM
Disgusting. Absolutely disgusting.
Just saw a night exterior shot of @denofcinema.bsky.social ‘s old radio station (now with new call sign) 2nd avenue at night.
Watching “The Last Frontier” on Apple TV, good series, but they are using real exteriors and scenery from my original hometown, bringing up a lot of Nostalgia and thoughts like “oh, there are 4 bridges across the Chena river downtown now…”
November 26, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Just saw a night exterior shot of @denofcinema.bsky.social ‘s old radio station (now with new call sign) 2nd avenue at night.
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I hope folks realize that between Trump, Kushner, Hegseth, Witkoff, Noem, RFK, Jr., Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard, this country is almost entirely undefended.
Q: Have you heard this audio that Bloomberg has of Witkoff coaching the Russians on how to appeal to you?
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
TRUMP: That's a standard thing. He's gotta sell this to Ukraine, he's gonna sell Ukraine to Russia. That's what a dealmaker does. I haven't heard it but I heard it was standard negotiation.
November 26, 2025 at 1:28 AM
I hope folks realize that between Trump, Kushner, Hegseth, Witkoff, Noem, RFK, Jr., Kash Patel, and Tulsi Gabbard, this country is almost entirely undefended.
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And by the way, I assume the latter.
November 26, 2025 at 1:47 AM
And by the way, I assume the latter.
Watching “The Last Frontier” on Apple TV, good series, but they are using real exteriors and scenery from my original hometown, bringing up a lot of Nostalgia and thoughts like “oh, there are 4 bridges across the Chena river downtown now…”
November 26, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Watching “The Last Frontier” on Apple TV, good series, but they are using real exteriors and scenery from my original hometown, bringing up a lot of Nostalgia and thoughts like “oh, there are 4 bridges across the Chena river downtown now…”
Dakota Cohen - Made You Cool (Official Music Video)
YouTube video by Dakota Cohen
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Speaking of Music Colleges - Berklee Snarky Puppy Ensemble
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gby_...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gby_...
Berklee Snarky Puppy Ensemble - Mean Green (Berklee Next)
YouTube video by Berklee College of Music
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Speaking of Music Colleges - Berklee Snarky Puppy Ensemble
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gby_...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gby_...
The Top Music Schools in the World 2025
As DEI battles and funding shifts roil campuses, music programs from UCLA to Juilliard continue to grow. THR ranks the 20 schools shaping the next generation of composers.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-...
As DEI battles and funding shifts roil campuses, music programs from UCLA to Juilliard continue to grow. THR ranks the 20 schools shaping the next generation of composers.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-...
The Top Music Schools in the World 2025
As DEI battles and funding shifts roil campuses, music programs from UCLA to Juilliard continue to grow. THR ranks the 20 schools shaping the next generation of composers.
www.hollywoodreporter.com
November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
The Top Music Schools in the World 2025
As DEI battles and funding shifts roil campuses, music programs from UCLA to Juilliard continue to grow. THR ranks the 20 schools shaping the next generation of composers.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-...
As DEI battles and funding shifts roil campuses, music programs from UCLA to Juilliard continue to grow. THR ranks the 20 schools shaping the next generation of composers.
www.hollywoodreporter.com/music/music-...
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JUST IN: Brazil's Supreme Court formally concluded former President Jair Bolsonaro's coup-plotting case, clearing the way for the court to order him to begin serving a sentence of more than 27 years in prison, according to a court document reut.rs/4osW2hO
November 25, 2025 at 5:55 PM
JUST IN: Brazil's Supreme Court formally concluded former President Jair Bolsonaro's coup-plotting case, clearing the way for the court to order him to begin serving a sentence of more than 27 years in prison, according to a court document reut.rs/4osW2hO
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Want to know how bad Donald Trump is losing his trade war with China?
Last month, he said China will buy 12 million tons of US soybeans by January. China hasn’t even bought 1/10th of that amount yet.
Trump is getting played by China while American farmers pay the price.
Last month, he said China will buy 12 million tons of US soybeans by January. China hasn’t even bought 1/10th of that amount yet.
Trump is getting played by China while American farmers pay the price.
CNBC: My understanding is the White House said that China was gonna buy 12 million tons of soybeans from the US by January. That's approaching and they've only purchased 332,000. China has not confirmed that pledge.
BROOKE ROLLINS: Your point is salient. We've got a significant way to go
BROOKE ROLLINS: Your point is salient. We've got a significant way to go
November 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Want to know how bad Donald Trump is losing his trade war with China?
Last month, he said China will buy 12 million tons of US soybeans by January. China hasn’t even bought 1/10th of that amount yet.
Trump is getting played by China while American farmers pay the price.
Last month, he said China will buy 12 million tons of US soybeans by January. China hasn’t even bought 1/10th of that amount yet.
Trump is getting played by China while American farmers pay the price.
The EU's Obergefell v. Hodges moment:
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
EU countries must mutually recognise same-sex marriages, ECJ rules
The European Court of Justice has ruled that member states must recognise same-sex marriages lawfully concluded in another member state. The decision is poised to be greeted positively by Europe's LGB...
www.euronews.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:48 PM
The EU's Obergefell v. Hodges moment:
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
www.euronews.com/my-europe/20...
When you put Republicans in power they always abuse it.
Jackboots Against Voting and Free Speech in Missouri - Republican AG Calls out ICE to get Petition Gatherers.
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
Missouri attorney general involves ICE in push to halt anti-gerrymandering group
The attorney general did not provide any evidence to support her claims, which the campaign called false.
www.kansascity.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:43 PM
When you put Republicans in power they always abuse it.
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"“What the attorney general did, seemingly siccing ICE on people exercising their First Amendment rights, isn’t about the law; it is about political intimidation and thuggery,” said Richard Von Glahn, the campaign’s executive director."
Jackboots Against Voting and Free Speech in Missouri - Republican AG Calls out ICE to get Petition Gatherers.
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
Missouri attorney general involves ICE in push to halt anti-gerrymandering group
The attorney general did not provide any evidence to support her claims, which the campaign called false.
www.kansascity.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
"“What the attorney general did, seemingly siccing ICE on people exercising their First Amendment rights, isn’t about the law; it is about political intimidation and thuggery,” said Richard Von Glahn, the campaign’s executive director."
"“What the attorney general did, seemingly siccing ICE on people exercising their First Amendment rights, isn’t about the law; it is about political intimidation and thuggery,” said Richard Von Glahn, the campaign’s executive director."
Jackboots Against Voting and Free Speech in Missouri - Republican AG Calls out ICE to get Petition Gatherers.
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
Missouri attorney general involves ICE in push to halt anti-gerrymandering group
The attorney general did not provide any evidence to support her claims, which the campaign called false.
www.kansascity.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:33 PM
"“What the attorney general did, seemingly siccing ICE on people exercising their First Amendment rights, isn’t about the law; it is about political intimidation and thuggery,” said Richard Von Glahn, the campaign’s executive director."
Jackboots Against Voting and Free Speech in Missouri - Republican AG Calls out ICE to get Petition Gatherers.
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
Missouri attorney general involves ICE in push to halt anti-gerrymandering group
The attorney general did not provide any evidence to support her claims, which the campaign called false.
www.kansascity.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Jackboots Against Voting and Free Speech in Missouri - Republican AG Calls out ICE to get Petition Gatherers.
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
www.kansascity.com/news/politic...
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NEWS --> BBC confirms to me that they did edit a line out of historian @rutgerbregman.com's speech. It called Trump "the most openly corrupt president in US history."
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
Trump’s Fury at BBC Gets Unnerving Results with Pro-MAGA Edit Stunner
First, British Broadcasting Corporation execs resigned after Trump complained about a segment. Now the BBC edited out a line from a historian that was critical of Trump. Where does this end?
newrepublic.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:10 PM
NEWS --> BBC confirms to me that they did edit a line out of historian @rutgerbregman.com's speech. It called Trump "the most openly corrupt president in US history."
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
BBC also confirms this was done on the advice of lawyers. So Trump's threats worked.
New piece:
newrepublic.com/article/2036...
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I Just Started Hating Some People Today
YouTube video by Beck - Topic
www.youtube.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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KOSA is, and has always been a way to limit and control the internet at the Federal level. It will be used as a lever by the Trump admin against foes if it passes, & we all fucking know it; call your congress critters now because this must not pass.
They are very clearly going after section 230 if you read the article.
New unconstitutional attempt to lock down & control our internet perolating in congress right now, it comes in the guise of protection racketeering, this time Republicans & other fools are "protecting kids" Here’s the House plan to protect kids online.
punchbowl.news/article/tech...
punchbowl.news/article/tech...
November 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
KOSA is, and has always been a way to limit and control the internet at the Federal level. It will be used as a lever by the Trump admin against foes if it passes, & we all fucking know it; call your congress critters now because this must not pass.
THIS THIS THIS
A mayoral candidate is repeatedly asked to condemn Hamas and denounce anti-Semitism simply because he's Muslim.
A sitting president who promotes white nationalism, employs gutter racists and dines with literal Nazis is given a free pass.
A sitting president who promotes white nationalism, employs gutter racists and dines with literal Nazis is given a free pass.
A mayoral candidate saying maybe the city should cover the cost of bus rides gets the full socialism panic treatment before he even tries it.
A sitting president taking billions of dollars worth of shares in private companies gets “I must say, a tad unusual” after it’s been going for nearly a year.
A sitting president taking billions of dollars worth of shares in private companies gets “I must say, a tad unusual” after it’s been going for nearly a year.
November 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
THIS THIS THIS
KOSA is, and has always been a way to limit and control the internet at the Federal level. It will be used as a lever by the Trump admin against foes if it passes, & we all fucking know it; call your congress critters now because this must not pass.
They are very clearly going after section 230 if you read the article.
New unconstitutional attempt to lock down & control our internet perolating in congress right now, it comes in the guise of protection racketeering, this time Republicans & other fools are "protecting kids" Here’s the House plan to protect kids online.
punchbowl.news/article/tech...
punchbowl.news/article/tech...
November 25, 2025 at 2:50 PM
KOSA is, and has always been a way to limit and control the internet at the Federal level. It will be used as a lever by the Trump admin against foes if it passes, & we all fucking know it; call your congress critters now because this must not pass.
They are very clearly going after section 230 if you read the article.
New unconstitutional attempt to lock down & control our internet perolating in congress right now, it comes in the guise of protection racketeering, this time Republicans & other fools are "protecting kids" Here’s the House plan to protect kids online.
punchbowl.news/article/tech...
punchbowl.news/article/tech...
Here’s the House plan to protect kids online. Plus GAIN news
News: We have scoops on two important fronts today: kids safety legislation and GAIN AI.
punchbowl.news
November 25, 2025 at 2:40 PM
They are very clearly going after section 230 if you read the article.
New unconstitutional attempt to lock down & control our internet perolating in congress right now, it comes in the guise of protection racketeering, this time Republicans & other fools are "protecting kids" Here’s the House plan to protect kids online.
punchbowl.news/article/tech...
punchbowl.news/article/tech...
Here’s the House plan to protect kids online. Plus GAIN news
News: We have scoops on two important fronts today: kids safety legislation and GAIN AI.
punchbowl.news
November 25, 2025 at 2:39 PM
New unconstitutional attempt to lock down & control our internet perolating in congress right now, it comes in the guise of protection racketeering, this time Republicans & other fools are "protecting kids" Here’s the House plan to protect kids online.
punchbowl.news/article/tech...
punchbowl.news/article/tech...
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Quelle Surprise!
Bannon was readying a puff piece for Epstein...
Steve Bannon Was Planning to Produce a Pro-Epstein Documentary — on the Day of Financier’s Arrest
www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general...
Steve Bannon Was Planning to Produce a Pro-Epstein Documentary — on the Day of Financier’s Arrest
www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general...
Steve Bannon Was Planning to Produce a Pro-Epstein Documentary — on the Day of Financier’s Arrest
Emails reveal that Bannon was making arrangements for a redemptive documentary to counter damaging narratives advanced by Netflix's 'Jeffrey Epstein: Filthy Rich.' Filmed on location in Little St. Joh...
www.hollywoodreporter.com
November 25, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Quelle Surprise!