Don Hermio the Provider
@1sthermonic.bsky.social
Like the Cervantes guy but fewer horses
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Open up this picture fully.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.
December 30, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Open up this picture fully.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.
Then look at the surface of Mars.
Then look up to the top right.
Spot Mars' moon Phobos high in the sky.
Then notice the bright spot beside Phobos.
That's Earth.
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Today is the last day that you can repost this image
December 31, 2025 at 7:48 AM
Today is the last day that you can repost this image
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no they just don’t want to talk about very real problems with someone for whom the impact is theoretical
I’m asking questions to learn more. It’s something I work on every day.
But Few want to discuss ways to solve problems on here. They want to virtue signal
But Few want to discuss ways to solve problems on here. They want to virtue signal
Mark you literally ran a TV show encouraging people to think big and solve problems, and here you are whining “it’s too hard! How could we do it?!”
December 25, 2025 at 4:04 AM
no they just don’t want to talk about very real problems with someone for whom the impact is theoretical
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The older I get, the more my politics mature from childish, naïve beliefs like "the world is complicated and leaders have to make hard decisions" to more serious, adult principles like "hurting people is bad and helping people is good."
December 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
The older I get, the more my politics mature from childish, naïve beliefs like "the world is complicated and leaders have to make hard decisions" to more serious, adult principles like "hurting people is bad and helping people is good."
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Love you Australia, kia kaha. 💔
December 14, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Love you Australia, kia kaha. 💔
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NZ racism hits different: ‘I’m not even going to try to pronounce the next name’
NZ racism hits different: ‘I’m not even going to try to pronounce the next name’
After swapping Wellington for London, Preyanka Gothanayagi was surprised to find people treated her like an actual person....
thespinoff.co.nz
December 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
NZ racism hits different: ‘I’m not even going to try to pronounce the next name’
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Adding alt text to this because this is fucking amazing and everyone deserves to read it.
December 2, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Adding alt text to this because this is fucking amazing and everyone deserves to read it.
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I want to go to work get paid and use that money to spend time with my family, eat food, and help my community. That’s it. The constant layoffs and job losses and the “you’re not owed a living” is so fucking distressing. None of us deserve to be bullied and abused like this by powerful rich people.
November 27, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I want to go to work get paid and use that money to spend time with my family, eat food, and help my community. That’s it. The constant layoffs and job losses and the “you’re not owed a living” is so fucking distressing. None of us deserve to be bullied and abused like this by powerful rich people.
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If you enjoyed this thread, you'll love the full article it's based on, at the Bad Newsletter - now enjoying its new home at Emily Writes Weekly: www.emilywrites.co.nz/what-the-hel...
#nzpol #kikorangi
#nzpol #kikorangi
What the HELL is happening with the new school curriculum?
Over and over again, I've had emails and messages from parents asking me about the new curriculum. I tried to get my head around it, but just had more questions than answers. So I teamed up with my fr...
www.emilywrites.co.nz
November 26, 2025 at 4:30 AM
If you enjoyed this thread, you'll love the full article it's based on, at the Bad Newsletter - now enjoying its new home at Emily Writes Weekly: www.emilywrites.co.nz/what-the-hel...
#nzpol #kikorangi
#nzpol #kikorangi
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“If he were allowed contact with foreigners he would discover that they are creatures similar to himself & that most of what he has been told about them is lies. The sealed world in which he lives would be broken and the fear, hatred & self-righteousness on which his morale depends might evaporate.”
November 8, 2025 at 7:25 AM
“If he were allowed contact with foreigners he would discover that they are creatures similar to himself & that most of what he has been told about them is lies. The sealed world in which he lives would be broken and the fear, hatred & self-righteousness on which his morale depends might evaporate.”
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Zohran picked 「卓蘭」("excellent orchid") for his first name and「夸梅」("brilliant plum") for his middle name.
The orchid and the plum are among "The Four Noble Ones" in traditional Chinese art, the former symbolizing an indifference to fame and fortune, the latter an indomitable, incorruptible spirit.
The orchid and the plum are among "The Four Noble Ones" in traditional Chinese art, the former symbolizing an indifference to fame and fortune, the latter an indomitable, incorruptible spirit.
highlight of my day!!!! vote @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social vote @workingfamilies.org ❤️❤️❤️
November 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Zohran picked 「卓蘭」("excellent orchid") for his first name and「夸梅」("brilliant plum") for his middle name.
The orchid and the plum are among "The Four Noble Ones" in traditional Chinese art, the former symbolizing an indifference to fame and fortune, the latter an indomitable, incorruptible spirit.
The orchid and the plum are among "The Four Noble Ones" in traditional Chinese art, the former symbolizing an indifference to fame and fortune, the latter an indomitable, incorruptible spirit.
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So let’s get this straight. Lifeline is unfunded by govt & needs $2 million. But govt just hands $24 million to Gumboot Friday and is happy to give millions to the bloody Michelin Guide for tourism puffery of dubious value. Everything this govt does is run on vibes.
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/06/l...
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/06/l...
Lifeline to cut operations unless funding shortfall is plugged
Lifeline Aotearoa says it has had to stop services between midnight and 7am since March, and without sustainable funding, it cannot continue a full 24/7 service.
www.1news.co.nz
November 6, 2025 at 6:52 AM
So let’s get this straight. Lifeline is unfunded by govt & needs $2 million. But govt just hands $24 million to Gumboot Friday and is happy to give millions to the bloody Michelin Guide for tourism puffery of dubious value. Everything this govt does is run on vibes.
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/06/l...
www.1news.co.nz/2025/11/06/l...
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"Because science rejects claims to truth based on authority and depends on the criticism of established ideas, it is the enemy of autocracy. Because scientific knowledge is tentative and provisional, it is the enemy of dogma. "
October 25, 2025 at 9:41 PM
"Because science rejects claims to truth based on authority and depends on the criticism of established ideas, it is the enemy of autocracy. Because scientific knowledge is tentative and provisional, it is the enemy of dogma. "
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October 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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The GOAT @sarahkendzior.bsky.social continues to spit truth
“Inventing Antifa”
open.substack.com/pub/sarahken...
“Inventing Antifa”
open.substack.com/pub/sarahken...
Inventing Antifa
In 2005, the Uzbek government invented a group called “Akromiya” to justify massacring protesters. Now I worry the US government will do the same.
open.substack.com
October 18, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The GOAT @sarahkendzior.bsky.social continues to spit truth
“Inventing Antifa”
open.substack.com/pub/sarahken...
“Inventing Antifa”
open.substack.com/pub/sarahken...
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These very true words from Steve Hely have given me tremendous comfort over the years.
September 25, 2025 at 9:42 AM
These very true words from Steve Hely have given me tremendous comfort over the years.
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Researchers in Spain have developed a new intranasal COVID-19 vaccine that eliminates the virus in mice.
One dose gave 60% protection, but two intranasal doses achieved 100% protection with no detectable virus in nasal or lung tissue, suggesting sterilizing immunity.
www.csic.es/es/actualida...
One dose gave 60% protection, but two intranasal doses achieved 100% protection with no detectable virus in nasal or lung tissue, suggesting sterilizing immunity.
www.csic.es/es/actualida...
September 24, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Researchers in Spain have developed a new intranasal COVID-19 vaccine that eliminates the virus in mice.
One dose gave 60% protection, but two intranasal doses achieved 100% protection with no detectable virus in nasal or lung tissue, suggesting sterilizing immunity.
www.csic.es/es/actualida...
One dose gave 60% protection, but two intranasal doses achieved 100% protection with no detectable virus in nasal or lung tissue, suggesting sterilizing immunity.
www.csic.es/es/actualida...
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September 16, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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This article goes through the Trump administration's media apperances yesterday, pulls the relevant quotes, and provides very limited analysis. Not a lot of analysis is required. The administration has been very clear
"A Vast Domestic Terror Movement"
Trump Prepares to Dismantle the Left
www.bannedinyourstate.com
September 17, 2025 at 1:39 AM
This article goes through the Trump administration's media apperances yesterday, pulls the relevant quotes, and provides very limited analysis. Not a lot of analysis is required. The administration has been very clear