Philip Nelson 💻🧙
@blu3r4d0n.shutdown.network
public servant data scientist
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big Tolkien and Le Guin fan, hockey lover, and coffee addict
South Carolina is my home
transparency is non-negotiable!
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this account does not represent the views of my employer
big Tolkien and Le Guin fan, hockey lover, and coffee addict
South Carolina is my home
transparency is non-negotiable!
https://shutdown.network/links.html
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I see people doing intros so I'll do one. hi I'm Philip and I am a data scientist who wants to do all the things.
I really like building things. Currently contribute to @digitaltolkien.com.
And I'm really passionate about transparency in government!
I really like building things. Currently contribute to @digitaltolkien.com.
And I'm really passionate about transparency in government!
Oh no, John Cena's been plurbed
December 5, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Oh no, John Cena's been plurbed
So the group of friends that I became friends with on Halloweeb, I've gotten closer with them. And we started doing like movie nights and stuff.
The other day, I suggested we should do Hamnet. And well, every member of our group cried during that movie
The other day, I suggested we should do Hamnet. And well, every member of our group cried during that movie
December 5, 2025 at 2:26 AM
So the group of friends that I became friends with on Halloweeb, I've gotten closer with them. And we started doing like movie nights and stuff.
The other day, I suggested we should do Hamnet. And well, every member of our group cried during that movie
The other day, I suggested we should do Hamnet. And well, every member of our group cried during that movie
I bought the book Hamnet on Saturday and I've been trying to finish it before going to see the movie this evening. I'm a hundred pages in. I don't think I'm gonna be able to finish lol
December 4, 2025 at 8:51 PM
I bought the book Hamnet on Saturday and I've been trying to finish it before going to see the movie this evening. I'm a hundred pages in. I don't think I'm gonna be able to finish lol
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I didn't realize that the space shuttle crew transport vehicle was basically just a giant mobile lounge!
December 3, 2025 at 3:52 AM
I didn't realize that the space shuttle crew transport vehicle was basically just a giant mobile lounge!
I think it's time to make a Margo Madison thirst edit lmao
December 3, 2025 at 11:40 PM
I think it's time to make a Margo Madison thirst edit lmao
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A note of caution about the new GOP vow of oversight on the murder of the two men clinging to the boat. It's good to see, but it could become a backdoor way for Rs to defuse pressure for broader scrutiny.
The entire operation is illegal. It all needs oversight. 1/
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
The entire operation is illegal. It all needs oversight. 1/
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
December 2, 2025 at 5:36 PM
A note of caution about the new GOP vow of oversight on the murder of the two men clinging to the boat. It's good to see, but it could become a backdoor way for Rs to defuse pressure for broader scrutiny.
The entire operation is illegal. It all needs oversight. 1/
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
The entire operation is illegal. It all needs oversight. 1/
newrepublic.com/article/2037...
haven't been able to do any work at all today due to waiting on my work computer to update :)
but I've made coffee and done some laundry and attended work meetings on my work phone lol
but I've made coffee and done some laundry and attended work meetings on my work phone lol
December 3, 2025 at 4:31 PM
haven't been able to do any work at all today due to waiting on my work computer to update :)
but I've made coffee and done some laundry and attended work meetings on my work phone lol
but I've made coffee and done some laundry and attended work meetings on my work phone lol
my top song this year on spotify was nani by @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and I'm not kidding
December 3, 2025 at 3:35 PM
my top song this year on spotify was nani by @zohrankmamdani.bsky.social and I'm not kidding
It's really hurts when you know someone knows what they're doing and they won't change their actions even though they say they're working on it
December 3, 2025 at 4:17 AM
It's really hurts when you know someone knows what they're doing and they won't change their actions even though they say they're working on it
I didn't realize that the space shuttle crew transport vehicle was basically just a giant mobile lounge!
December 3, 2025 at 3:52 AM
I didn't realize that the space shuttle crew transport vehicle was basically just a giant mobile lounge!
Margo Madison, you are never not hot.
December 3, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Margo Madison, you are never not hot.
If you do a rewatch of a show and you've forgotten certain plot points, do you look them up?
December 2, 2025 at 11:58 PM
If you do a rewatch of a show and you've forgotten certain plot points, do you look them up?
Hey, remember how I started therapy like three-ish months ago? My therapist is pregnant and she's leaving the practice lol
Thankfully, she's gonna help me find someone who's a good fit, but still, this sucks.
Thankfully, she's gonna help me find someone who's a good fit, but still, this sucks.
December 2, 2025 at 9:52 PM
Hey, remember how I started therapy like three-ish months ago? My therapist is pregnant and she's leaving the practice lol
Thankfully, she's gonna help me find someone who's a good fit, but still, this sucks.
Thankfully, she's gonna help me find someone who's a good fit, but still, this sucks.
okay maybe I'm just jaded and actually like bookstores with lots of books but I don't think M Judson Booksellers in Greenville is all that great. whenever people ask for bookstore recommendations in greenville it gets recommended but if you go it's practically just a handful of booktok stuff
December 2, 2025 at 7:46 PM
okay maybe I'm just jaded and actually like bookstores with lots of books but I don't think M Judson Booksellers in Greenville is all that great. whenever people ask for bookstore recommendations in greenville it gets recommended but if you go it's practically just a handful of booktok stuff
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Sabrina Carpenter is currently showing more of a spine than Hakeem Jeffries
December 2, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Sabrina Carpenter is currently showing more of a spine than Hakeem Jeffries
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NEWS: The Trump-Vance White House is attacking Sabrina Carpenter.
In a new statement, the White House — led by Trump, a liable sexual abuser mired in scandal for ties to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein — suggests Carpenter is "stupid" and is defending pedophiles and rapists.
@swin24.bsky.social reports:
In a new statement, the White House — led by Trump, a liable sexual abuser mired in scandal for ties to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein — suggests Carpenter is "stupid" and is defending pedophiles and rapists.
@swin24.bsky.social reports:
BREAKING: Trump White House Slams Sabrina Carpenter After Using Her Song in ‘Evil’ Video
The Trump administration has apparently identified its latest enemy of the state.
zeteo.com
December 2, 2025 at 6:19 PM
NEWS: The Trump-Vance White House is attacking Sabrina Carpenter.
In a new statement, the White House — led by Trump, a liable sexual abuser mired in scandal for ties to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein — suggests Carpenter is "stupid" and is defending pedophiles and rapists.
@swin24.bsky.social reports:
In a new statement, the White House — led by Trump, a liable sexual abuser mired in scandal for ties to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein — suggests Carpenter is "stupid" and is defending pedophiles and rapists.
@swin24.bsky.social reports:
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A member of the National Guard was shot dead last week. Trump has talked about her multiple times. Does he not remember?
December 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
A member of the National Guard was shot dead last week. Trump has talked about her multiple times. Does he not remember?
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Rapist Cal Foote is playing professional hockey again.
Sorry Canes fans. Looks like we (me being a VGK fan) will both inevitably be in the same boat 😮💨
Sorry Canes fans. Looks like we (me being a VGK fan) will both inevitably be in the same boat 😮💨
December 1, 2025 at 5:52 PM
Rapist Cal Foote is playing professional hockey again.
Sorry Canes fans. Looks like we (me being a VGK fan) will both inevitably be in the same boat 😮💨
Sorry Canes fans. Looks like we (me being a VGK fan) will both inevitably be in the same boat 😮💨
Pet peeve: someone saying they're giving me the time back after the meeting has already overrun the allotted time
December 2, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Pet peeve: someone saying they're giving me the time back after the meeting has already overrun the allotted time
I did some data extraction work on this
Four of Thirty Selected Dental Providers Did Not Comply With Terms and Conditions and Federal Requirements for Expending Provider Relief Fund Payments
oig.hhs.gov
December 2, 2025 at 2:25 PM
I did some data extraction work on this
I'll always be consistent
December 1, 2025 at 11:20 PM
I'll always be consistent
Feeling incredibly jaded today
December 1, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Feeling incredibly jaded today
Just had a very sweet interaction with a lovely little family at my coffee shop. I really needed it too
December 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Just had a very sweet interaction with a lovely little family at my coffee shop. I really needed it too