Derek Buzasi
@astroderek.bsky.social
Astronomer and star aficionado, sometime sailor, classicist, engineer, husband, father, teacher. UChicago professor, retired Navy Captain.
Rodent should have been dipped in gold. I mean the one with the tail, not the one with the creepy smile.
January 18, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Rodent should have been dipped in gold. I mean the one with the tail, not the one with the creepy smile.
What would we call it if they were doing it to us?
January 18, 2026 at 5:18 PM
What would we call it if they were doing it to us?
But will the Republican senator actually DO anything?
a sign that says do n't count on it is on a record
ALT: a sign that says do n't count on it is on a record
media.tenor.com
January 17, 2026 at 11:16 PM
But will the Republican senator actually DO anything?
No, they won't listen, and then the question becomes "what will the judge do to enforce his order?". So far, various judges' answers to that question amount to basically "nothing" (beyond, potentially, harsh language). Which at the very best encourages contempt for the law from everyone!
January 17, 2026 at 3:46 PM
No, they won't listen, and then the question becomes "what will the judge do to enforce his order?". So far, various judges' answers to that question amount to basically "nothing" (beyond, potentially, harsh language). Which at the very best encourages contempt for the law from everyone!
"world-class" is not a phrase that should come within a million miles of TAMU at this point
January 15, 2026 at 6:10 PM
"world-class" is not a phrase that should come within a million miles of TAMU at this point
If all you can do is tell me what both sides said, why do you even fucking exist? Tell us what actually happened! Not that we can't see it on the video, but apparently your reporters can't.
January 8, 2026 at 1:32 AM
If all you can do is tell me what both sides said, why do you even fucking exist? Tell us what actually happened! Not that we can't see it on the video, but apparently your reporters can't.
You're probably underestimating California drivers ;)
January 6, 2026 at 1:16 AM
You're probably underestimating California drivers ;)
The vast majority of countries (African or not) would be proud to take Obama, and would simultaneously recoil in horror at the thought of taking Flynn. That includes Ireland!
December 28, 2025 at 7:50 PM
The vast majority of countries (African or not) would be proud to take Obama, and would simultaneously recoil in horror at the thought of taking Flynn. That includes Ireland!
Of course, deciding to just continue to lose all the time IS a plan.
December 26, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Of course, deciding to just continue to lose all the time IS a plan.
Based on the publicly available sample, I'd have to conclude that he's not unique, that all of the investment bank execs are morons.
December 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Based on the publicly available sample, I'd have to conclude that he's not unique, that all of the investment bank execs are morons.
After all, it IS completely unreasonable to expect numerical literacy from the Commerce Secretary
December 24, 2025 at 1:13 PM
After all, it IS completely unreasonable to expect numerical literacy from the Commerce Secretary
I certainly hope so, BUT only if the Dems first get equal time to rule by decree without consequences.
December 20, 2025 at 1:49 AM
I certainly hope so, BUT only if the Dems first get equal time to rule by decree without consequences.
Don't worry, Roberts and company will instantly revisit that decision the first time it threatens to benefit a Democrat.
December 20, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Don't worry, Roberts and company will instantly revisit that decision the first time it threatens to benefit a Democrat.
This kind of bullshit is the reason Trump's actions against PBS, NPR, et al. didn't bother me that much. Just totally in the tank.
December 19, 2025 at 9:43 PM
This kind of bullshit is the reason Trump's actions against PBS, NPR, et al. didn't bother me that much. Just totally in the tank.
Who discounted them? I just made some factual statements.
December 18, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Who discounted them? I just made some factual statements.
That just demonstrates you have one, unlike certain people.
December 18, 2025 at 10:22 PM
That just demonstrates you have one, unlike certain people.
Land area doesn't vote, no matter how much Republicans would like that to be the case. And 80% of US population is urban, per Census bureau.
December 18, 2025 at 10:20 PM
Land area doesn't vote, no matter how much Republicans would like that to be the case. And 80% of US population is urban, per Census bureau.
What does he call the way we are now talking to and about the EU?
December 8, 2025 at 9:13 PM
What does he call the way we are now talking to and about the EU?
Yes, but why am I 100% sure the Dems will vote for this anyway?
December 8, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Yes, but why am I 100% sure the Dems will vote for this anyway?
It's in one of the apocryphal Federalist Papers.
December 7, 2025 at 10:47 PM
It's in one of the apocryphal Federalist Papers.