Miles Long [demisexual_flag_emoji]
@freedadhugs.bsky.social
Cis/het. He/him. Blue voter.
American of Welsh/English descent. NC born and N.O. bread (namely: beignets) 😉
I talk for a living and love language. I read a lot and write a lot.
A neurodivergent husband and father.
I make good food and terrible jokes.
American of Welsh/English descent. NC born and N.O. bread (namely: beignets) 😉
I talk for a living and love language. I read a lot and write a lot.
A neurodivergent husband and father.
I make good food and terrible jokes.
Pinned
I took a personality test and it turns out my personality type is BAMF
"Catahoula Crush" sounds like the name of a peewee baseball team
December 4, 2025 at 3:18 PM
"Catahoula Crush" sounds like the name of a peewee baseball team
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Dec. 4, 1775: The Continental Congress nudges Virginia to establish a new government in the wake of Lord Dunmore’s actions to declare martial law and free slaves who will join the loyalist cause. The colony should “call a full and free representation of the people,” the delegates resolve. 1/3
December 4, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Dec. 4, 1775: The Continental Congress nudges Virginia to establish a new government in the wake of Lord Dunmore’s actions to declare martial law and free slaves who will join the loyalist cause. The colony should “call a full and free representation of the people,” the delegates resolve. 1/3
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In my last story of the year, I participated in Antigravity Magazine's 2025 top 5.
I wrote "Top 5 Reasons for Optimism in Scary Political Times"
@antigravitymag.bsky.social
antigravitymagazine.com/feature/one-...
I wrote "Top 5 Reasons for Optimism in Scary Political Times"
@antigravitymag.bsky.social
antigravitymagazine.com/feature/one-...
One Battle After Another: The ANTIGRAVITY 2025 Year-End Top 5 - ANTIGRAVITY Magazine
As Smash Mouth famously prophesized, “the years start comin' and they don't stop comin,'” and this latest chapter wrought an exceptionally high volume of historic moments, so much so that we didn’t ev...
antigravitymagazine.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:23 PM
In my last story of the year, I participated in Antigravity Magazine's 2025 top 5.
I wrote "Top 5 Reasons for Optimism in Scary Political Times"
@antigravitymag.bsky.social
antigravitymagazine.com/feature/one-...
I wrote "Top 5 Reasons for Optimism in Scary Political Times"
@antigravitymag.bsky.social
antigravitymagazine.com/feature/one-...
Sulu's expression in this photo: "Bruh."
December 4, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Sulu's expression in this photo: "Bruh."
Sergei Lavrov is proof that, if mud or clay are not available, a golem can be made entirely out of shit.
December 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Sergei Lavrov is proof that, if mud or clay are not available, a golem can be made entirely out of shit.
"I will tell you this, though. Every night I go out on my front porch to watch the sunset, and the sun always sets on the left. This is no coincidence. The sun's woke agenda must be stopped."
"Speaker Johnson, care to comment on the sun rising in the east this morning?"
"Sorry, I've been in meetings all day and don't know anything about that. I'm a busy man and can't comment on everything going on, especially things I haven't read about."
"Sorry, I've been in meetings all day and don't know anything about that. I'm a busy man and can't comment on everything going on, especially things I haven't read about."
he's the Cal Ripken Jr. of never reading the news
December 4, 2025 at 3:03 PM
"I will tell you this, though. Every night I go out on my front porch to watch the sunset, and the sun always sets on the left. This is no coincidence. The sun's woke agenda must be stopped."
Getting the kid back to Sesame Street and Mr Rogers’ Neighborhood after a week with her Boomer grandparents who think the appropriate response to any strong emotion is to suppress it and say "I'm fine"
Public service announcement: Teaching your kid that emotions are bad is some shit-ass parenting.
Public service announcement: Teaching your kid that emotions are bad is some shit-ass parenting.
December 4, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Getting the kid back to Sesame Street and Mr Rogers’ Neighborhood after a week with her Boomer grandparents who think the appropriate response to any strong emotion is to suppress it and say "I'm fine"
Public service announcement: Teaching your kid that emotions are bad is some shit-ass parenting.
Public service announcement: Teaching your kid that emotions are bad is some shit-ass parenting.
enamored *of
President Trump, apparently enamored by the pint-sized Kei cars he saw during his recent trip to Japan, has paved the way for them to be made and sold in the US despite concerns
Trump Wants Asia’s ‘Cute’ Kei Cars to be Made and Sold in US
President Donald Trump, apparently enamored by the pint-sized Kei cars he saw during his recent trip to Japan, has paved the way for them to be made and sold in the US, despite concerns that they’re too small and slow to be driven safely on American roads.
bloom.bg
December 4, 2025 at 12:52 PM
enamored *of
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"At least $5.9 trillion will be inherited by billionaire children over the next 15 years, the bank calculates."
Billionaires are inheriting record levels of wealth, UBS report finds reut.rs/3MFJWnW
Billionaires are inheriting record levels of wealth, UBS report finds
The spouses and children of billionaires inherited more wealth in 2025 than in any previous year since reporting began in 2015, according to UBS's Billionaire Ambitions Report published on Thursday.
reut.rs
December 4, 2025 at 12:43 PM
"At least $5.9 trillion will be inherited by billionaire children over the next 15 years, the bank calculates."
I see CNN has forgotten the word "whom".
Must've thrown it out with their scruples.
Must've thrown it out with their scruples.
December 4, 2025 at 4:12 AM
I see CNN has forgotten the word "whom".
Must've thrown it out with their scruples.
Must've thrown it out with their scruples.
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Hi other tech folks! Does anyone have recommendations for trans-friendly recruiters on the West Coast?
I’m a lead product manager with around a decade of experience. Looking to shift back to a salaried position after consulting the last couple years.
Reposts appreciated, thanks!
I’m a lead product manager with around a decade of experience. Looking to shift back to a salaried position after consulting the last couple years.
Reposts appreciated, thanks!
December 4, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Hi other tech folks! Does anyone have recommendations for trans-friendly recruiters on the West Coast?
I’m a lead product manager with around a decade of experience. Looking to shift back to a salaried position after consulting the last couple years.
Reposts appreciated, thanks!
I’m a lead product manager with around a decade of experience. Looking to shift back to a salaried position after consulting the last couple years.
Reposts appreciated, thanks!
The Donald J. Trump Institute for Peace
The Kristi Noem Institute for Animal Welfare
The Pete Hegseth Institute of Intoxicant Abstinence
The Stephen Miller Institute for Interfaith Dialogue
The Pam Bondi Institute of Judicial Impartiality
The Russell Vought Institute of Government Resilience
The Kristi Noem Institute for Animal Welfare
The Pete Hegseth Institute of Intoxicant Abstinence
The Stephen Miller Institute for Interfaith Dialogue
The Pam Bondi Institute of Judicial Impartiality
The Russell Vought Institute of Government Resilience
December 4, 2025 at 4:10 AM
The Donald J. Trump Institute for Peace
The Kristi Noem Institute for Animal Welfare
The Pete Hegseth Institute of Intoxicant Abstinence
The Stephen Miller Institute for Interfaith Dialogue
The Pam Bondi Institute of Judicial Impartiality
The Russell Vought Institute of Government Resilience
The Kristi Noem Institute for Animal Welfare
The Pete Hegseth Institute of Intoxicant Abstinence
The Stephen Miller Institute for Interfaith Dialogue
The Pam Bondi Institute of Judicial Impartiality
The Russell Vought Institute of Government Resilience
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If only there had been signs that a group of below average men who espouse misogynist views and are led by an adjudicated rapist would treat their female colleagues poorly.
December 4, 2025 at 2:30 AM
If only there had been signs that a group of below average men who espouse misogynist views and are led by an adjudicated rapist would treat their female colleagues poorly.
Adm. Frank "Patsy" Bradley
December 4, 2025 at 3:11 AM
Adm. Frank "Patsy" Bradley
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“The decision was made to exclude me from the filmed production of Swan Lake because I was told my brown skin would disrupt the aesthetic.” ~ Misty Copeland
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
December 4, 2025 at 1:22 AM
“The decision was made to exclude me from the filmed production of Swan Lake because I was told my brown skin would disrupt the aesthetic.” ~ Misty Copeland
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
When folks gripe about DEI, remind them who benefited from shutting out dancers like Copeland. That pattern runs through our whole history.
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Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries: “Strong floor, no ceiling”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
December 3, 2025 at 6:53 AM
Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries: “Strong floor, no ceiling”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
Colombian President Gustavo Petro: “A clan of pedophiles wants to destroy our democracy.”
In the last two weeks I lost my glasses and had to replace my car's tires, so it's a broke-ass Christmas for me this year. 😕
December 3, 2025 at 11:09 PM
In the last two weeks I lost my glasses and had to replace my car's tires, so it's a broke-ass Christmas for me this year. 😕
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I didn't even know Franklin the Turtle was a real thing. Now that I know, it's just that much sadder.
December 2, 2025 at 2:46 PM
I didn't even know Franklin the Turtle was a real thing. Now that I know, it's just that much sadder.
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I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
December 2, 2025 at 10:59 AM
I hope someone draws this wonderful story about Tom Stoppard's Arcadia and the power of the arts to help us see things differently, to the attention of our Education Secretary. Do read it, it will lift your spirits.
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A study of recent ICE deployments shows unequivocally that the principal targets are US citizens protesting against ICE, not immigrants. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
ICE Wants to Go After Dissenters as well as Immigrants
The Trump administration is being open about its plans to violate Americans’ First and Fourth Amendment rights.
www.brennancenter.org
December 1, 2025 at 2:16 PM
A study of recent ICE deployments shows unequivocally that the principal targets are US citizens protesting against ICE, not immigrants. www.brennancenter.org/our-work/res...
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Department of Defense Law of War Manual, Sec. 18.3.2.1 states the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders.
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
December 1, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Department of Defense Law of War Manual, Sec. 18.3.2.1 states the "requirement" to refuse illegal orders.
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
What’s its key example? Wait for it . . . It’s "orders to fire upon the shipwrecked."
December 1, 2025 at 5:29 AM
thinking? I *know* this.
Who up thinking they getting uglier at an alarming rate
December 1, 2025 at 5:24 AM
thinking? I *know* this.
We moved last month, and it's always tough moving into a new apartment, not knowing what kind of people you're gonna have next to you.
This weekend we were away a day longer than planned and some packages arrived a day early. After the packages had been out for two days and it was about to rain...
This weekend we were away a day longer than planned and some packages arrived a day early. After the packages had been out for two days and it was about to rain...
December 1, 2025 at 5:10 AM
We moved last month, and it's always tough moving into a new apartment, not knowing what kind of people you're gonna have next to you.
This weekend we were away a day longer than planned and some packages arrived a day early. After the packages had been out for two days and it was about to rain...
This weekend we were away a day longer than planned and some packages arrived a day early. After the packages had been out for two days and it was about to rain...