Cliff Bargar
@cliffbar.bsky.social
San Franciscan (via Boston). (Surgical) robots, bikes, trains, etc
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This is the most corrupt White House in the history of the country.
December 15, 2025 at 4:51 PM
This is the most corrupt White House in the history of the country.
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Elon's little serfs are quite literally begging journalists to come back because every publicly available source of data shows people have fled the platform and young people won't use it.
They are literally begging regular people to come back. Don't do it! It is a website by and for actual Nazis!
They are literally begging regular people to come back. Don't do it! It is a website by and for actual Nazis!
December 15, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Elon's little serfs are quite literally begging journalists to come back because every publicly available source of data shows people have fled the platform and young people won't use it.
They are literally begging regular people to come back. Don't do it! It is a website by and for actual Nazis!
They are literally begging regular people to come back. Don't do it! It is a website by and for actual Nazis!
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Picard management tip: Share the credit. Take the blame.
December 13, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Picard management tip: Share the credit. Take the blame.
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Dudes will listen to two hour podcasts about the loneliness crisis instead of just cold calling their friends to chat.
December 13, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Dudes will listen to two hour podcasts about the loneliness crisis instead of just cold calling their friends to chat.
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The biggest priority for Project 2029 is putting Republicans in prison. But right under that is purging all of these companies from the federal payroll and blacklisting them for any taxpayer money.
And then there’s the story about Alex Karp’s not-at-all-weird interview (for lack of a better word) with Oswald Mosley’s grandson for a senior position at Palantir.
December 13, 2025 at 7:36 PM
The biggest priority for Project 2029 is putting Republicans in prison. But right under that is purging all of these companies from the federal payroll and blacklisting them for any taxpayer money.
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this is a fantastic point that I hadn’t thought about: when antivaxx was associated with crunchy Marin libs and caused an outbreak at Disneyland what happened? Dems fought back and passed stronger vaccine requirements
now that antivaxxers are republicans they instantly took over the party
now that antivaxxers are republicans they instantly took over the party
![California Senate Bill 277 (SB277) is a California law that removed personal belief as a reason for an exemption from the vaccination requirements for entry to private or public elementary or secondary schools in California, as well as day care centers.
The final version of the bill was enacted by the California Legislature in 2015 (passing the State Assembly on a 46-31 vote!][2] and the California State Senate on a 24-14 vote!?]) and was signed
into law by Governor Jerry Brown on June 30, 2015.
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December 12, 2025 at 10:34 PM
this is a fantastic point that I hadn’t thought about: when antivaxx was associated with crunchy Marin libs and caused an outbreak at Disneyland what happened? Dems fought back and passed stronger vaccine requirements
now that antivaxxers are republicans they instantly took over the party
now that antivaxxers are republicans they instantly took over the party
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AP on Trump now, and Biden in June 2022.
For Trump, declining to 36 percent approval is “good news.”
For Biden, holding steady at 41% is “a source of concern.”
For Trump, declining to 36 percent approval is “good news.”
For Biden, holding steady at 41% is “a source of concern.”
December 12, 2025 at 7:39 AM
AP on Trump now, and Biden in June 2022.
For Trump, declining to 36 percent approval is “good news.”
For Biden, holding steady at 41% is “a source of concern.”
For Trump, declining to 36 percent approval is “good news.”
For Biden, holding steady at 41% is “a source of concern.”
A great example of technology that exists today (and in this case has existed for decades) that would reduce dangerous and distracted driving without needing to resort to vehicles that are fully controlled by computers. But we don't have any NYT op-eds from physicians advocating for it so 🤷♂️
The California ACLU is staunchly opposed to the ignition interlock device program and is a big reason that it has not been expanded. Despite the fact that California heavily subsidizes the cost for low-income drunk drivers, the ACLU says that the program is a form of "racialized wealth extraction."
December 12, 2025 at 7:41 PM
A great example of technology that exists today (and in this case has existed for decades) that would reduce dangerous and distracted driving without needing to resort to vehicles that are fully controlled by computers. But we don't have any NYT op-eds from physicians advocating for it so 🤷♂️
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someone tell the California ACLU who is disproportionately more likely to be killed in traffic accidents including those involving people under the influence
The California ACLU is staunchly opposed to the ignition interlock device program and is a big reason that it has not been expanded. Despite the fact that California heavily subsidizes the cost for low-income drunk drivers, the ACLU says that the program is a form of "racialized wealth extraction."
December 12, 2025 at 6:19 PM
someone tell the California ACLU who is disproportionately more likely to be killed in traffic accidents including those involving people under the influence
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Trump declares war on state AI laws, including a law I passed to ensure transparency of AI safety protocols. He’s doing so purportedly to promote U.S. AI “dominance.”
Of course, he just authorized chip sales to China & Saudi Arabia: the exact opposite of ensuring U.S. dominance.
Of course, he just authorized chip sales to China & Saudi Arabia: the exact opposite of ensuring U.S. dominance.
Ensuring a National Policy Framework for Artificial Intelligence
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose.
www.whitehouse.gov
December 12, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Trump declares war on state AI laws, including a law I passed to ensure transparency of AI safety protocols. He’s doing so purportedly to promote U.S. AI “dominance.”
Of course, he just authorized chip sales to China & Saudi Arabia: the exact opposite of ensuring U.S. dominance.
Of course, he just authorized chip sales to China & Saudi Arabia: the exact opposite of ensuring U.S. dominance.
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Trump 0-3 on indicting Tish James and just had his ass handed to him by Indiana Republican legislators he threatened and bullied. Also new low in AP poll at 36% approval.
December 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Trump 0-3 on indicting Tish James and just had his ass handed to him by Indiana Republican legislators he threatened and bullied. Also new low in AP poll at 36% approval.
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In a normal administration, this would be a career-ending, weeks-long scandal
MAGAZINER: How many veterans have you deported?
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
NOEM: We haven't deported veterans
MAGAZINER: We are now joined on Zoom by a combat veteran you deported to Korea
December 11, 2025 at 7:04 PM
In a normal administration, this would be a career-ending, weeks-long scandal
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White House Begins Christmas Season With Ceremonial Lighting Of Cross
December 10, 2025 at 10:00 PM
White House Begins Christmas Season With Ceremonial Lighting Of Cross
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California is a majority-minority state. Our strength is defined by diversity.
December 10, 2025 at 7:47 PM
California is a majority-minority state. Our strength is defined by diversity.
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Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.
December 10, 2025 at 2:40 AM
Every part of this is bonkers. The intro is bonkers. The transition to his health is bonkers. The mention that other presidents didn't need cognitive exams is bonkers. The claim that this screening test is somehow hard is bonkers. The idea that criticism of him is treason is bonkers. All of it.
And all New Jersey got out of it was statistically significantly cleaner air
In the first six months of congestion pricing, air pollution within Manhattan's toll zone dropped 25%.
Pollution fell across the five boroughs and in the suburbs, too. A clean air win all around.
Pollution fell across the five boroughs and in the suburbs, too. A clean air win all around.
Congestion pricing improved air quality in NYC and suburbs | Cornell Chronicle
Cornell researchers tallied the environmental benefits of New York City’s congestion pricing program and found air pollution dropped by 22% in Manhattan, with additional declines across the city’s fiv...
news.cornell.edu
December 9, 2025 at 7:40 PM
And all New Jersey got out of it was statistically significantly cleaner air
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First of all, the prosecutor was Emil Bove, a Trump ally who just got rewarded with a lifetime appointment as a federal judge.
Second of all, he's now saying he didn't know anything about it and relied on what "people said" (Christ) but just ten days ago he was claiming he'd pored over the records.
Second of all, he's now saying he didn't know anything about it and relied on what "people said" (Christ) but just ten days ago he was claiming he'd pored over the records.
December 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
First of all, the prosecutor was Emil Bove, a Trump ally who just got rewarded with a lifetime appointment as a federal judge.
Second of all, he's now saying he didn't know anything about it and relied on what "people said" (Christ) but just ten days ago he was claiming he'd pored over the records.
Second of all, he's now saying he didn't know anything about it and relied on what "people said" (Christ) but just ten days ago he was claiming he'd pored over the records.
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They’re killing people as a twitter joke. It’s depraved. Can’t let yourself lose the capacity to be appalled and disgusted and outraged by this.
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announces another boat strike in response to a request/wish from Turning Point USA’s Andrew Kolvet.
December 5, 2025 at 2:28 AM
They’re killing people as a twitter joke. It’s depraved. Can’t let yourself lose the capacity to be appalled and disgusted and outraged by this.
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We’ve just stopped talking about the disgraceful complicity of every MSM outlet and reporter that has chosen to remain on a site that is an explicitly racist, Nazi cesspool.
It is unconscionable that they have CHOSEN to continue using it as their primary social media platform.
It is unconscionable that they have CHOSEN to continue using it as their primary social media platform.
it should probably be a bigger story that the richest man on earth and leading Republican is a fucking Nazi
media needs to stop beating around the bush. this is Nazi shit.
media needs to stop beating around the bush. this is Nazi shit.
December 3, 2025 at 1:19 PM
We’ve just stopped talking about the disgraceful complicity of every MSM outlet and reporter that has chosen to remain on a site that is an explicitly racist, Nazi cesspool.
It is unconscionable that they have CHOSEN to continue using it as their primary social media platform.
It is unconscionable that they have CHOSEN to continue using it as their primary social media platform.
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Claude the albino alligator is dead
My story with @aidinvaziri.bsky.social
Lots of cool facts from biologists I've interviewed. Claude knew his name & briefly had a pit-mate named "Bonnie." Most common question from guests: "Is he real?"
RIP to an SF icon
🐊 😢
www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...
My story with @aidinvaziri.bsky.social
Lots of cool facts from biologists I've interviewed. Claude knew his name & briefly had a pit-mate named "Bonnie." Most common question from guests: "Is he real?"
RIP to an SF icon
🐊 😢
www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...
Claude, San Francisco’s beloved albino alligator, dies at 30
Claude, the California Academy of Sciences’ rare albino alligator and one of San Francisco’s most recognizable residents, has died at age 30.
www.sfchronicle.com
December 2, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Claude the albino alligator is dead
My story with @aidinvaziri.bsky.social
Lots of cool facts from biologists I've interviewed. Claude knew his name & briefly had a pit-mate named "Bonnie." Most common question from guests: "Is he real?"
RIP to an SF icon
🐊 😢
www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...
My story with @aidinvaziri.bsky.social
Lots of cool facts from biologists I've interviewed. Claude knew his name & briefly had a pit-mate named "Bonnie." Most common question from guests: "Is he real?"
RIP to an SF icon
🐊 😢
www.sfchronicle.com/entertainmen...
Love to see some new BikeLink lockers going in at @caltrain.com's Lawrence Station
December 2, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Love to see some new BikeLink lockers going in at @caltrain.com's Lawrence Station
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it’s always very odd how people talk about rail in a vacuum without mentioning the interstate highway program. Then they get Professor Zuremski to say something that’s arguably not true (the USA has the best freight railroad network).
Very disappointing episode of @planetmoney.bsky.social's The Indicator this morning - basically USA doesn't have a better passenger rail network because cities are far apart, freight is more profitable, and building rail is expensive. But huge factors left unmentioned...
one.npr.org/i/nx-s1-5622...
one.npr.org/i/nx-s1-5622...
🔊 Listen Now: Why the US chose not to have a passenger train system like Europe
The Indicator From Planet Money on NPR One | 9:02
one.npr.org
December 2, 2025 at 2:52 AM
it’s always very odd how people talk about rail in a vacuum without mentioning the interstate highway program. Then they get Professor Zuremski to say something that’s arguably not true (the USA has the best freight railroad network).
Very disappointing episode of @planetmoney.bsky.social's The Indicator this morning - basically USA doesn't have a better passenger rail network because cities are far apart, freight is more profitable, and building rail is expensive. But huge factors left unmentioned...
one.npr.org/i/nx-s1-5622...
one.npr.org/i/nx-s1-5622...
🔊 Listen Now: Why the US chose not to have a passenger train system like Europe
The Indicator From Planet Money on NPR One | 9:02
one.npr.org
December 1, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Very disappointing episode of @planetmoney.bsky.social's The Indicator this morning - basically USA doesn't have a better passenger rail network because cities are far apart, freight is more profitable, and building rail is expensive. But huge factors left unmentioned...
one.npr.org/i/nx-s1-5622...
one.npr.org/i/nx-s1-5622...
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The heart and soul of Trumpism in one tweet
November 29, 2025 at 1:23 AM
The heart and soul of Trumpism in one tweet
Strong message from Congressman Moulton:
“Mark my words: It may take some time, but Americans will be prosecuted for this, either as a war crime or outright murder.”
“Mark my words: It may take some time, but Americans will be prosecuted for this, either as a war crime or outright murder.”
November 28, 2025 at 11:37 PM