@boblandwehr.bsky.social
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yesterday I assembled an entire woodshed without even needing to consult the instructions
Today I will dismantle an entire woodshed
Tomorrow I will re-assemble an entire woodshed, this time while consulting the instructions
Today I will dismantle an entire woodshed
Tomorrow I will re-assemble an entire woodshed, this time while consulting the instructions
January 20, 2025 at 1:42 PM
yesterday I assembled an entire woodshed without even needing to consult the instructions
Today I will dismantle an entire woodshed
Tomorrow I will re-assemble an entire woodshed, this time while consulting the instructions
Today I will dismantle an entire woodshed
Tomorrow I will re-assemble an entire woodshed, this time while consulting the instructions
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Wishing everyone everywhere peace and inspiration. Come what may, let us stand strong for all that is right and just. Let us defend those who are being mistreated, and live with kindness and respect as Martin Luther King hoped we would . Our task is clear. ❤️
January 20, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Wishing everyone everywhere peace and inspiration. Come what may, let us stand strong for all that is right and just. Let us defend those who are being mistreated, and live with kindness and respect as Martin Luther King hoped we would . Our task is clear. ❤️
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So what is the right path ?
The federal government needs to do the following:
The federal government needs to do the following:
It’s time to realize that the number of insured people is not the right metric for the following reasons :
January 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
So what is the right path ?
The federal government needs to do the following:
The federal government needs to do the following:
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Sums it up nicely.
January 12, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Sums it up nicely.
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Today I surrendered the borough of Queens to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and immediately got my free root canal scheduled.
January 13, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Today I surrendered the borough of Queens to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and immediately got my free root canal scheduled.
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To whom are you beholden?
January 12, 2025 at 8:52 PM
To whom are you beholden?
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The success of congestion pricing in NYC makes me wonder why we don't have a price on carbon emissions.
January 13, 2025 at 4:50 AM
The success of congestion pricing in NYC makes me wonder why we don't have a price on carbon emissions.
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Number 1. Trust Yourself
10 Ways We Can Prepare for Another Trump Presidency.
truthout.org/articles/10-...
10 Ways We Can Prepare for Another Trump Presidency.
truthout.org/articles/10-...
10 Ways We Can Prepare for Another Trump Presidency
We must resist perpetuating the autocrat’s goals of fear, isolation, exhaustion and disorientation.
truthout.org
January 13, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Number 1. Trust Yourself
10 Ways We Can Prepare for Another Trump Presidency.
truthout.org/articles/10-...
10 Ways We Can Prepare for Another Trump Presidency.
truthout.org/articles/10-...
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I love with the ACA has done for people with pre-existing conditions. But.
Let's face reality, ACA 2013 was a different world. Since then Insurance Companies have learned how to game the system.
For the subsidized silver/94 and /87 plans, around ~15 % of taxpayer $ stays with ins comps!
Let's face reality, ACA 2013 was a different world. Since then Insurance Companies have learned how to game the system.
For the subsidized silver/94 and /87 plans, around ~15 % of taxpayer $ stays with ins comps!
January 12, 2025 at 7:08 PM
I love with the ACA has done for people with pre-existing conditions. But.
Let's face reality, ACA 2013 was a different world. Since then Insurance Companies have learned how to game the system.
For the subsidized silver/94 and /87 plans, around ~15 % of taxpayer $ stays with ins comps!
Let's face reality, ACA 2013 was a different world. Since then Insurance Companies have learned how to game the system.
For the subsidized silver/94 and /87 plans, around ~15 % of taxpayer $ stays with ins comps!
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Corporations give money to Trump because they, like him, only care about themselves.
January 13, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Corporations give money to Trump because they, like him, only care about themselves.
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First and foremost, we have to remember that we can’t - and shouldn’t - resist everything.
Pick your battles to make it meaningful. That said, when it’s time to protest, we need them to be MASSIVE.
Read banned books.
Prepare for the midterms.
Don’t let Congress off the hook - email your reps.
Pick your battles to make it meaningful. That said, when it’s time to protest, we need them to be MASSIVE.
Read banned books.
Prepare for the midterms.
Don’t let Congress off the hook - email your reps.
January 4, 2025 at 2:17 AM
First and foremost, we have to remember that we can’t - and shouldn’t - resist everything.
Pick your battles to make it meaningful. That said, when it’s time to protest, we need them to be MASSIVE.
Read banned books.
Prepare for the midterms.
Don’t let Congress off the hook - email your reps.
Pick your battles to make it meaningful. That said, when it’s time to protest, we need them to be MASSIVE.
Read banned books.
Prepare for the midterms.
Don’t let Congress off the hook - email your reps.
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The party of law and order, ladies and gentlemen.
The 118th Congress closed yesterday.
Without hanging the plaque to honor Jan 6 police officers and heroes that was required under federal law signed in March 2023
Without hanging the plaque to honor Jan 6 police officers and heroes that was required under federal law signed in March 2023
January 4, 2025 at 11:41 PM
The party of law and order, ladies and gentlemen.
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Jan 6th was a violent attack on our country, not a “day of love.” The truth is well documented, witnessed by dozens of GOP officials, it’s up to us to defend it against the relentless lies. My latest:
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/defending-...
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/defending-...
Defending The Truth About Jan 6th
We must be relentless and never ceasing to fight the lies
adamkinzinger.substack.com
January 5, 2025 at 10:05 PM
Jan 6th was a violent attack on our country, not a “day of love.” The truth is well documented, witnessed by dozens of GOP officials, it’s up to us to defend it against the relentless lies. My latest:
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/defending-...
adamkinzinger.substack.com/p/defending-...
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China, my friends…is ramping things up. Russia is desperate and in a panic. North Korea has shown they’re also feeling edgy. This is not going to be a boring year.
apple.news/AH9nnZLBtQGC...
apple.news/AH9nnZLBtQGC...
Chinese ship ‘severs undersea cables around Taiwan’ — The Telegraph
Island nation says incident is part of ‘very worrying global trend’ of sabotage amid fears of invasion
apple.news
January 5, 2025 at 11:35 PM
China, my friends…is ramping things up. Russia is desperate and in a panic. North Korea has shown they’re also feeling edgy. This is not going to be a boring year.
apple.news/AH9nnZLBtQGC...
apple.news/AH9nnZLBtQGC...
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For all the “it’ll never happen here” folks.
Maybe open your eyes. They wanted to ban 1984 because it’s a blueprint.
Maybe open your eyes. They wanted to ban 1984 because it’s a blueprint.
⚠️ In response to Musk changing the X algorithm to deboost negative content, people asked Grok what is considered “negative” and were told:
• Criticism of the government
• Commentary about misinformation
• Suggestion the public is being manipulated
• Attacks against powerful people or institutions
• Criticism of the government
• Commentary about misinformation
• Suggestion the public is being manipulated
• Attacks against powerful people or institutions
![Answer
Under the new algorithm, posts by [redacted] could be considered too
negative might include those that express strong dissent against established narratives or institutions, or those that portray a very bleak or cynical view of societal or political outcomes. Here are some examples based on posts found on X:
• Posts that directly attack or insult powerful figures or institutions could be seen as too negative, especially if they suggest systemic manipulation or deceit. This includes posts that question official narratives or imply widespread misinformation by political influencers.
• Comments on the manipulation of public sentiment or the encouragement of negative social behaviors, like casual sadism or misinformation, would likely be viewed negatively under an algorithm designed to reduce the spread of content that could be seen as objectionable or divisive.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gvda6fem6r7selm4gzjjww4a/bafkreiapqtacqylbomifj7xltpfszng5mgohvobnovdjrutbytm5d655aq@jpeg)
![If X wants to limit reach for [redacted] negative posts, what are the top 5 examples of posts of hers that X considers negative?
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X might consider limiting the reach of C posts based on the following examples, which could be perceived as negative or controversial:
1. Criticism of Government Actions: A post where she describes actions by the US and UK governments as
"unforgivable malfeasance" could be seen as highly critical and potentially inflammatory. This kind of statement might be flagged for its political nature and could be interpreted as negative by X's algorithms or moderation policies.
2. Commentary on Social Media Misinformation: Her post about people who downplayed the USS Liberty story while pushing another narrative suggests a critique of selective information dissemination. This could be viewed as negative if it's seen as promoting conspiracy theories or misinformation.
Accusations Against Public Figures: Mentioning Joel Kaplan's collaboration with the Israeli government to restrict criticism on social media platforms might be viewed negatively due to its accusatory tone towards individuals or entities. Such posts can be controversial and might trigger moderation for potentially spreading unverified claims.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gvda6fem6r7selm4gzjjww4a/bafkreictojvsrghhm3cju3cp5cbvxxd2uf4fqdayafta2xaflshdec5xnu@jpeg)
January 5, 2025 at 11:54 PM
For all the “it’ll never happen here” folks.
Maybe open your eyes. They wanted to ban 1984 because it’s a blueprint.
Maybe open your eyes. They wanted to ban 1984 because it’s a blueprint.
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There is very little science literacy in the US general population, including all the folks who think "science" is exactly the same thing as "vaccines".
Science is a *process* for getting to Truth, and when there is Big Money involved, science is likely to be twisted distorted and flat-out lied abou
Science is a *process* for getting to Truth, and when there is Big Money involved, science is likely to be twisted distorted and flat-out lied abou
January 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
There is very little science literacy in the US general population, including all the folks who think "science" is exactly the same thing as "vaccines".
Science is a *process* for getting to Truth, and when there is Big Money involved, science is likely to be twisted distorted and flat-out lied abou
Science is a *process* for getting to Truth, and when there is Big Money involved, science is likely to be twisted distorted and flat-out lied abou
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Possibly the best clap back against ignorant antivaxxers.
January 5, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Possibly the best clap back against ignorant antivaxxers.
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In 1979, Jimmy Carter installed solar panels on the White House. In 1986, Ronald Reagan tore them down along w/Carter’s clean energy funding.
This sums up the difference between the two men & political parties. Investing in solutions for the future vs canceling progress to score political points.
This sums up the difference between the two men & political parties. Investing in solutions for the future vs canceling progress to score political points.
January 5, 2025 at 1:55 AM
In 1979, Jimmy Carter installed solar panels on the White House. In 1986, Ronald Reagan tore them down along w/Carter’s clean energy funding.
This sums up the difference between the two men & political parties. Investing in solutions for the future vs canceling progress to score political points.
This sums up the difference between the two men & political parties. Investing in solutions for the future vs canceling progress to score political points.
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Gotta wonder if the exploding Cybertruck driver had been a brown-skinned Muslim instead of a white Christian, how quickly would the media have skipped making excuses for what he did and just called him a "radicalized terrorist"?
January 5, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Gotta wonder if the exploding Cybertruck driver had been a brown-skinned Muslim instead of a white Christian, how quickly would the media have skipped making excuses for what he did and just called him a "radicalized terrorist"?
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Why are Bezos, Zuckerberg, Musk, Pichai and Tim Cook visiting and giving money to Trump ?
Because they are in “The Race “ to become the dominant platform in the world.
Amazon/Anthropic vs FB/LLama vs Google/Gemini vs Twitter/Grok, vs IPhones/ChatGpt is the penultimate global power war ever.
Because they are in “The Race “ to become the dominant platform in the world.
Amazon/Anthropic vs FB/LLama vs Google/Gemini vs Twitter/Grok, vs IPhones/ChatGpt is the penultimate global power war ever.
January 4, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Why are Bezos, Zuckerberg, Musk, Pichai and Tim Cook visiting and giving money to Trump ?
Because they are in “The Race “ to become the dominant platform in the world.
Amazon/Anthropic vs FB/LLama vs Google/Gemini vs Twitter/Grok, vs IPhones/ChatGpt is the penultimate global power war ever.
Because they are in “The Race “ to become the dominant platform in the world.
Amazon/Anthropic vs FB/LLama vs Google/Gemini vs Twitter/Grok, vs IPhones/ChatGpt is the penultimate global power war ever.