Bill Wagner
@billwagner.bsky.social
Working at Microsoft, making content for C# and .NET, C# Standards, Playing guitar when I have time. posts are mine. he/him
I, for one, am anticipating this piece. I expect to learn a lot from it.
A lot of you are new to Shay and don't know her work, some of you have been around long enough to know better. Let's wait for the piece to come out, OK?
You can form your own opinion about Planter, but you can't form hers.
You can form your own opinion about Planter, but you can't form hers.
I did meet with Graham Platner today, we had a good chat that will hopefully be the first of several. As I didn't get into everything I wanted to. I'll be writing a piece with my reflections and thoughts in the next few days.
October 30, 2025 at 1:36 AM
I, for one, am anticipating this piece. I expect to learn a lot from it.
Part of me is happy Mills is running. As @danpfeiffer.bsky.social says, she has been a good governor. And, if @grahamformaine.bsky.social can’t beat her in a primary, he won’t beat Collins.
That said, I’m excited to support Platner, on character, message, and energy. Let’s go!!!!
That said, I’m excited to support Platner, on character, message, and energy. Let’s go!!!!
Dan Pfeiffer
For the life of me, I cannot figure out what the hell the Senate Democrats are doing in Maine — the most important Senate race in the country. Their decision to back Janet Mills suggests they have learned no lessons from our loss in 2024.
messagebox.substack.com/p/are-democr...
For the life of me, I cannot figure out what the hell the Senate Democrats are doing in Maine — the most important Senate race in the country. Their decision to back Janet Mills suggests they have learned no lessons from our loss in 2024.
messagebox.substack.com/p/are-democr...
Are Democrats About to Blow It in Maine?
By backing Janet Mills over a grassroots outsider, party leaders may be repeating the same mistakes from 2024
messagebox.substack.com
October 12, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Part of me is happy Mills is running. As @danpfeiffer.bsky.social says, she has been a good governor. And, if @grahamformaine.bsky.social can’t beat her in a primary, he won’t beat Collins.
That said, I’m excited to support Platner, on character, message, and energy. Let’s go!!!!
That said, I’m excited to support Platner, on character, message, and energy. Let’s go!!!!
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Dan Pfeiffer
For the life of me, I cannot figure out what the hell the Senate Democrats are doing in Maine — the most important Senate race in the country. Their decision to back Janet Mills suggests they have learned no lessons from our loss in 2024.
messagebox.substack.com/p/are-democr...
For the life of me, I cannot figure out what the hell the Senate Democrats are doing in Maine — the most important Senate race in the country. Their decision to back Janet Mills suggests they have learned no lessons from our loss in 2024.
messagebox.substack.com/p/are-democr...
Are Democrats About to Blow It in Maine?
By backing Janet Mills over a grassroots outsider, party leaders may be repeating the same mistakes from 2024
messagebox.substack.com
October 12, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Dan Pfeiffer
For the life of me, I cannot figure out what the hell the Senate Democrats are doing in Maine — the most important Senate race in the country. Their decision to back Janet Mills suggests they have learned no lessons from our loss in 2024.
messagebox.substack.com/p/are-democr...
For the life of me, I cannot figure out what the hell the Senate Democrats are doing in Maine — the most important Senate race in the country. Their decision to back Janet Mills suggests they have learned no lessons from our loss in 2024.
messagebox.substack.com/p/are-democr...
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I want to defeat Susan Collins. The enthusiasm I see for Platner is off the charts and I think he can do that. I prefer his age, temperament and platform to Janet’s - but I have a lot of respect for her and will rank her second. If she wins the primary I will be happy to support her.
October 12, 2025 at 8:42 PM
I want to defeat Susan Collins. The enthusiasm I see for Platner is off the charts and I think he can do that. I prefer his age, temperament and platform to Janet’s - but I have a lot of respect for her and will rank her second. If she wins the primary I will be happy to support her.
September 25, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Based on what I learned, I’m happy to support @grahamformaine.bsky.social
Excellent interview with @grahamformaine.bsky.social on this week’s WITHPod: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
If you’re interested in learning more about him, this is a great resource.
If you’re interested in learning more about him, this is a great resource.
From Oyster Farming to Running for Senate with Graham Platner
Podcast Episode · Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast · 09/09/2025 · 51m
podcasts.apple.com
September 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Based on what I learned, I’m happy to support @grahamformaine.bsky.social
Excellent interview with @grahamformaine.bsky.social on this week’s WITHPod: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
If you’re interested in learning more about him, this is a great resource.
If you’re interested in learning more about him, this is a great resource.
From Oyster Farming to Running for Senate with Graham Platner
Podcast Episode · Why Is This Happening? The Chris Hayes Podcast · 09/09/2025 · 51m
podcasts.apple.com
September 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Excellent interview with @grahamformaine.bsky.social on this week’s WITHPod: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/w...
If you’re interested in learning more about him, this is a great resource.
If you’re interested in learning more about him, this is a great resource.
More importantly, Dominos? Clearly Cancun Ted has never been anywhere near Chicago.
And I would never want to get between Ted and a trip to Cancun when there’s an emergency in Texas
Ted Cruz: "I don't want to get between JB Pritzker and the Dominos Pizza line, but I'll tell you what I am willing to get between -- him and his open doors for every human trafficker ... "
September 4, 2025 at 1:14 AM
More importantly, Dominos? Clearly Cancun Ted has never been anywhere near Chicago.
And I’m glad I did. That money supported artists whose work was important to me.
August 24, 2025 at 11:03 PM
And I’m glad I did. That money supported artists whose work was important to me.
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#HFTop100OAT • By User Vote Number 64 • #NHLALLTIME
Colorado Avalanche
Patrick Roy 🆚 Chris Osgood
Detroit Red Wings
April 1, 1998 • 3rd Period - 12:49
Colorado Avalanche
Patrick Roy 🆚 Chris Osgood
Detroit Red Wings
April 1, 1998 • 3rd Period - 12:49
August 12, 2025 at 9:42 PM
#HFTop100OAT • By User Vote Number 64 • #NHLALLTIME
Colorado Avalanche
Patrick Roy 🆚 Chris Osgood
Detroit Red Wings
April 1, 1998 • 3rd Period - 12:49
Colorado Avalanche
Patrick Roy 🆚 Chris Osgood
Detroit Red Wings
April 1, 1998 • 3rd Period - 12:49
youtube.com/watch?v=xPFt...
There is no way the next Kennedy Center Honors event can compete with this. There is a reason Chicago rules.
There is no way the next Kennedy Center Honors event can compete with this. There is a reason Chicago rules.
SWEET HOME CHICAGO - Obama, BB King, Buddy Guy, Mick Jagger, Jeff Beck
YouTube video by Piotr Kolanowski
youtube.com
August 14, 2025 at 10:38 PM
youtube.com/watch?v=xPFt...
There is no way the next Kennedy Center Honors event can compete with this. There is a reason Chicago rules.
There is no way the next Kennedy Center Honors event can compete with this. There is a reason Chicago rules.
And here I thought it was Eb7#9no5.
Just spoke with God! Apparently that secret chord that pleased him so much was actually just a D7#9, like at the beginning of "Here Comes Your Man."
August 7, 2025 at 4:39 PM
And here I thought it was Eb7#9no5.
I have very fond memories of my mom’s parents, both immigrants from Poland who lived in Chicago and Wisconsin. They made great pierogis.
That said, Dershowitz has no idea the size of the can of whoop-ass he just opened. I recommend everyone buy lots of popcorn.
That said, Dershowitz has no idea the size of the can of whoop-ass he just opened. I recommend everyone buy lots of popcorn.
my new favorite pierogi are the ones made by this guy who won’t sell pierogi to Alan Dershowitz www.mediaite.com/politics/ala...
Alan Dershowitz Says He’s Suing ‘Bigoted Vendor’ After Being Denied Pierogi
Alan Dershowitz said he is suing a Martha's Vineyard food vendor who refused to serve the former Harvard Law professor pierogi because of his politics.
www.mediaite.com
July 31, 2025 at 7:28 PM
I have very fond memories of my mom’s parents, both immigrants from Poland who lived in Chicago and Wisconsin. They made great pierogis.
That said, Dershowitz has no idea the size of the can of whoop-ass he just opened. I recommend everyone buy lots of popcorn.
That said, Dershowitz has no idea the size of the can of whoop-ass he just opened. I recommend everyone buy lots of popcorn.
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fun news! I was laid off from Twilio.
going to take this weekend to chill out, and will start looking for roles next week.
if you or someone you know is looking for staff/principal level Developer Advocacy, OSPO, dev infra, or similar roles pass them along!
reposts from tech folks appreciated <3
going to take this weekend to chill out, and will start looking for roles next week.
if you or someone you know is looking for staff/principal level Developer Advocacy, OSPO, dev infra, or similar roles pass them along!
reposts from tech folks appreciated <3
July 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
fun news! I was laid off from Twilio.
going to take this weekend to chill out, and will start looking for roles next week.
if you or someone you know is looking for staff/principal level Developer Advocacy, OSPO, dev infra, or similar roles pass them along!
reposts from tech folks appreciated <3
going to take this weekend to chill out, and will start looking for roles next week.
if you or someone you know is looking for staff/principal level Developer Advocacy, OSPO, dev infra, or similar roles pass them along!
reposts from tech folks appreciated <3
This comes to mind…
July 22, 2025 at 8:40 PM
This comes to mind…
Seriously, I can’t stop thinking about this talk. Watch it.
I’ve known @scott.hanselman.com for 2 decades as a colleague and friend. I’ve always respected his insight and thoughtfulness. He’s an excellent presenter and teacher.
This is his most thought provoking talk yet. Watch it. Ask what you’re delivering for others.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=dVG8...
This is his most thought provoking talk yet. Watch it. Ask what you’re delivering for others.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=dVG8...
Tech Promised Everything. Did it deliver? | Scott Hanselman | TEDxPortland
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
m.youtube.com
July 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM
Seriously, I can’t stop thinking about this talk. Watch it.
I’ve known @scott.hanselman.com for 2 decades as a colleague and friend. I’ve always respected his insight and thoughtfulness. He’s an excellent presenter and teacher.
This is his most thought provoking talk yet. Watch it. Ask what you’re delivering for others.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=dVG8...
This is his most thought provoking talk yet. Watch it. Ask what you’re delivering for others.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=dVG8...
Tech Promised Everything. Did it deliver? | Scott Hanselman | TEDxPortland
YouTube video by TEDx Talks
m.youtube.com
July 21, 2025 at 8:05 PM
I’ve known @scott.hanselman.com for 2 decades as a colleague and friend. I’ve always respected his insight and thoughtfulness. He’s an excellent presenter and teacher.
This is his most thought provoking talk yet. Watch it. Ask what you’re delivering for others.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=dVG8...
This is his most thought provoking talk yet. Watch it. Ask what you’re delivering for others.
m.youtube.com/watch?v=dVG8...
It reminds me of part of Frank Zappa’s testimony at the PMRC hearings in the 80s: that a warning label about language on rock albums would only encourage bands to have lyrics that guaranteed the label. Because rock and roll.
Precisely.
Now, people REALLY want to listen—even more than before.
Let’s see the firing backfire.
Now, people REALLY want to listen—even more than before.
Let’s see the firing backfire.
As dangerous as canceling Colbert was for our democracy, it made him infinitely more powerful. I mean, who exactly was watching him before now? Firing him was a signal that what he has to say is REALLY important. I don’t care if he just starts a TikTok, he’ll become one of the key voices in America.
July 19, 2025 at 10:35 PM
It reminds me of part of Frank Zappa’s testimony at the PMRC hearings in the 80s: that a warning label about language on rock albums would only encourage bands to have lyrics that guaranteed the label. Because rock and roll.
She speaks truth. UIUC ‘86 here, major in CompSci/engineering. NCSA was awesome, and received multiple grants for different research activities.
Illinois grad here. Andreesen's fortune is built on research funded by the NSF at the UIUC super computing lab (NCSA). So on top of the vile racism, he's a hypocrite.
"NSF awarded a large grant to NCSA specifically for Mosaic development, enhancement and support." www.nsf.gov/news/mosaic-....
"NSF awarded a large grant to NCSA specifically for Mosaic development, enhancement and support." www.nsf.gov/news/mosaic-....
July 12, 2025 at 1:59 PM
She speaks truth. UIUC ‘86 here, major in CompSci/engineering. NCSA was awesome, and received multiple grants for different research activities.
Oh sure, he walked 500 miles.
But, would he walk 500 more?
But, would he walk 500 more?
June 17, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Oh sure, he walked 500 miles.
But, would he walk 500 more?
But, would he walk 500 more?
ou’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
June 16, 2025 at 11:54 PM
ou’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
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Punk rock kid buskers (‘The Whops’, tiktok) near the Edgware Rd. They run into Paul Simonon, play Death or Glory for him. He asks if they know The Guns of Brixton. They do -
June 15, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Punk rock kid buskers (‘The Whops’, tiktok) near the Edgware Rd. They run into Paul Simonon, play Death or Glory for him. He asks if they know The Guns of Brixton. They do -