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@rebrafsim.bsky.social
· Jan 15
interviewer: how are your listening skills?
me: absolutely
me: absolutely
like trump’s architect saying no to his grotesque ballroom plans — the experts who actually have to do this insane shit are just not gonna comply
Holy shit
big late breaking news: the market monitor for the largest energy grid in the u.s., covering much of the midwest and mid-atlantic, has called to block new data centers connections to the grid, saying current course of growth assures regular blackouts
November 27, 2025 at 1:41 AM
like trump’s architect saying no to his grotesque ballroom plans — the experts who actually have to do this insane shit are just not gonna comply
a good half hour; well worth your time
What began years ago as an investigation into oil has morphed into a deep lifelong journey into the complex web of energy, psychology, evolution, and systems that drive today’s society.
Watch/listen:
www.thegreatsimplification.com/frankly-orig...
Watch/listen:
www.thegreatsimplification.com/frankly-orig...
November 26, 2025 at 9:37 PM
a good half hour; well worth your time
this is horrifying.
“The governments of Brazil, Italy, Japan, and India are spearheading a new pledge calling for the rapid global expansion of biofuels as a commitment to decarbonizing transportation energy.”
(1/2)
“The governments of Brazil, Italy, Japan, and India are spearheading a new pledge calling for the rapid global expansion of biofuels as a commitment to decarbonizing transportation energy.”
(1/2)
COP30’s biofuel gamble could cost the global food supply — and the planet
COP30’s biofuel gamble could cost the global food supply — and the planet
What was once considered a climate holy grail comes with serious tradeoffs. The world wants more of it anyway.
dlvr.it
November 26, 2025 at 11:44 AM
this is horrifying.
“The governments of Brazil, Italy, Japan, and India are spearheading a new pledge calling for the rapid global expansion of biofuels as a commitment to decarbonizing transportation energy.”
(1/2)
“The governments of Brazil, Italy, Japan, and India are spearheading a new pledge calling for the rapid global expansion of biofuels as a commitment to decarbonizing transportation energy.”
(1/2)
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When I was little, I used to play doctor with girls in my neighborhood. I pretended I had a PhD in Comparative Literature, and I'd serve them coffee at a pretend Starbucks.
December 7, 2023 at 2:23 AM
When I was little, I used to play doctor with girls in my neighborhood. I pretended I had a PhD in Comparative Literature, and I'd serve them coffee at a pretend Starbucks.
asshat
REPORTER: What kind of concessions are the Russians going to have to make?
TRUMP: The big concession is they stop fighting and they don't take any more land
TRUMP: The big concession is they stop fighting and they don't take any more land
November 26, 2025 at 12:40 AM
asshat
audiology receptionist: I SAID,
November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
audiology receptionist: I SAID,
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customer: I’m looking for a cheese grater
me: than what?
customer: can I see your manager?
me: I don’t work here
customer: you have their shirt on
me: well yes technically I’m SUPPOSED to
me: than what?
customer: can I see your manager?
me: I don’t work here
customer: you have their shirt on
me: well yes technically I’m SUPPOSED to
August 18, 2023 at 4:37 PM
customer: I’m looking for a cheese grater
me: than what?
customer: can I see your manager?
me: I don’t work here
customer: you have their shirt on
me: well yes technically I’m SUPPOSED to
me: than what?
customer: can I see your manager?
me: I don’t work here
customer: you have their shirt on
me: well yes technically I’m SUPPOSED to
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boss: are you planning to work today?
me: I already did
boss: no, you have to do it all day
me: what
me: I already did
boss: no, you have to do it all day
me: what
July 7, 2023 at 11:30 AM
boss: are you planning to work today?
me: I already did
boss: no, you have to do it all day
me: what
me: I already did
boss: no, you have to do it all day
me: what
people really need to read this link
in which the Chief Strategist and Portfolio Manager for Simplify Asset Management discovers how anachronistic & damaging “the poverty line” metric is in the USA— www.yesigiveafig.com/p/part-1-my-...
Part 1: My Life Is a Lie
How a Broken Benchmark Quietly Broke America
www.yesigiveafig.com
November 25, 2025 at 2:15 PM
people really need to read this link
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interviewer: it says here you’re not afraid to challenge authority
me: no it doesn’t
me: no it doesn’t
March 10, 2025 at 12:17 PM
interviewer: it says here you’re not afraid to challenge authority
me: no it doesn’t
me: no it doesn’t
avg cost of a car: @48k*
avg use: @6 years*
avg cost/yr: @8k
avg cost of insurance/yr: @2k*
avg cost of gas/yr: @3k*
avg trips/yr: @1500*
avg cost/trip: @8.67,
excluding parking, tolls, repairs, maintenance, etc
(*in the us, according to various more or less respectable looking internet sites)
avg use: @6 years*
avg cost/yr: @8k
avg cost of insurance/yr: @2k*
avg cost of gas/yr: @3k*
avg trips/yr: @1500*
avg cost/trip: @8.67,
excluding parking, tolls, repairs, maintenance, etc
(*in the us, according to various more or less respectable looking internet sites)
This is one of the reasons congestion pricing works.
i wonder how much of Americans' views on driving vs. transit would change if they had to pay for gas/insurance/etc every time they turned on the engine
"i'm not paying $5 to take the train to work twice a day when i can just drive" is a genuine opinion held by so many people
"i'm not paying $5 to take the train to work twice a day when i can just drive" is a genuine opinion held by so many people
November 24, 2025 at 2:21 AM
avg cost of a car: @48k*
avg use: @6 years*
avg cost/yr: @8k
avg cost of insurance/yr: @2k*
avg cost of gas/yr: @3k*
avg trips/yr: @1500*
avg cost/trip: @8.67,
excluding parking, tolls, repairs, maintenance, etc
(*in the us, according to various more or less respectable looking internet sites)
avg use: @6 years*
avg cost/yr: @8k
avg cost of insurance/yr: @2k*
avg cost of gas/yr: @3k*
avg trips/yr: @1500*
avg cost/trip: @8.67,
excluding parking, tolls, repairs, maintenance, etc
(*in the us, according to various more or less respectable looking internet sites)
if only there was anything anyone could do about any of this
Stunning development: Senators now confirm the Trump admin’s 28-point “peace plan” for Ukraine wasn’t a U.S. plan at all. It was a Russian wish list. Follow along. This is crazy. 1/
November 23, 2025 at 12:31 AM
if only there was anything anyone could do about any of this
correction: welfare spending IS through the roof — ALSO the billionaires (o&g subsidies, OBBBA tax benefits, so much more)
Left-wing vs right-wing populism in one picture.
This couldn't have been more perfect. Ignoring tradeoffs and blaming the main outgroup as the solution to every societal problem.
This couldn't have been more perfect. Ignoring tradeoffs and blaming the main outgroup as the solution to every societal problem.
November 22, 2025 at 8:13 PM
correction: welfare spending IS through the roof — ALSO the billionaires (o&g subsidies, OBBBA tax benefits, so much more)
starting to wonder if maybe all COPs are bad
“The lack of concrete commitments in the final text of COP30 shows us who is still benefiting from the delay: the fossil fuel industry and the ultrarich, not those living the climate crisis every day,” said Ilan Zugman, Latin American and Caribbean director for 350.org, an environmental group.
Climate Talks End With Dire Warnings, but Little Action to Slow Warming
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
starting to wonder if maybe all COPs are bad
he meant. he meant meaning. he meant being meant. he meant meaning itself
November 22, 2025 at 5:24 PM
he meant. he meant meaning. he meant being meant. he meant meaning itself
roadmap: here’s how to get there
compass: *points*
compass: *points*
See Carbon Brief's take on the version of the text circulated before COP30's final plenary
(Not final but no complaints raised in the room)
unfccc.int/sites/defaul...
(Not final but no complaints raised in the room)
unfccc.int/sites/defaul...
November 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
roadmap: here’s how to get there
compass: *points*
compass: *points*
guns don’t kill people. bullets kill people
A climate deal without explicit language calling for a fossil fuel phaseout is like a ceasefire without explicit language calling for a suspension of hostilities.
#COP30
#COP30
November 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
guns don’t kill people. bullets kill people
daughter: daddy, who’s your favorite child?
me: aw honey, I don’t have a favorite. you all need to try a little harder
me: aw honey, I don’t have a favorite. you all need to try a little harder
November 22, 2025 at 3:38 PM
daughter: daddy, who’s your favorite child?
me: aw honey, I don’t have a favorite. you all need to try a little harder
me: aw honey, I don’t have a favorite. you all need to try a little harder
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It's sad that Brian the emu was ostrichsized by the other birds.
November 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
It's sad that Brian the emu was ostrichsized by the other birds.
it is possible to despise him with all your being and simultaneously fucking love this
Q: Stefanik has called Mamdani a 'jihadist.' Do you think you're standing next to a jihadist right now?
TRUMP: No, I don't. I met with a man who's a very rational person
TRUMP: No, I don't. I met with a man who's a very rational person
November 21, 2025 at 10:18 PM
it is possible to despise him with all your being and simultaneously fucking love this
they’re busy condemning socialism
If Congress will not pass a resolution condemning Trump’s unhinged calls for the imprisonment and execution of elected officials, they’re essentially giving him permission to keep pushing for political violence.
November 21, 2025 at 5:55 PM
they’re busy condemning socialism
I too condemn socialism *finger to ear* okay no sorry I mean socialites
BREAKING: The House passes a resolution condemning socialism, per FOX
November 21, 2025 at 5:41 PM
I too condemn socialism *finger to ear* okay no sorry I mean socialites
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Hal hadn’t survived three Thanksgivings by being stupid.
November 21, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Hal hadn’t survived three Thanksgivings by being stupid.
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"Let's go over this one more time."
"I know what-"
"ONE MORE TIME."
"Fine."
"What is it you're looking for?"
"A garbage bag."
"In which room?"
"The kitchen."
"What do you do when you find it?"
"Bring it to you here."
"I'm counting on you, Tim."
"I know what-"
"ONE MORE TIME."
"Fine."
"What is it you're looking for?"
"A garbage bag."
"In which room?"
"The kitchen."
"What do you do when you find it?"
"Bring it to you here."
"I'm counting on you, Tim."
November 20, 2025 at 1:58 PM
"Let's go over this one more time."
"I know what-"
"ONE MORE TIME."
"Fine."
"What is it you're looking for?"
"A garbage bag."
"In which room?"
"The kitchen."
"What do you do when you find it?"
"Bring it to you here."
"I'm counting on you, Tim."
"I know what-"
"ONE MORE TIME."
"Fine."
"What is it you're looking for?"
"A garbage bag."
"In which room?"
"The kitchen."
"What do you do when you find it?"
"Bring it to you here."
"I'm counting on you, Tim."
lawful, unlawful, potato, potahto
REPORTER: “Trump accused the other side of encouraging political violence. Isn't that what he is doing?”
LEAVITT: “Why aren't you talking about what members of congress are doing telling the military not to follow lawful orders?”
REPORTER: “Actually, they said ILLEGAL orders.”
LEAVITT: “Why aren't you talking about what members of congress are doing telling the military not to follow lawful orders?”
REPORTER: “Actually, they said ILLEGAL orders.”
November 20, 2025 at 10:49 PM
lawful, unlawful, potato, potahto