Grace Hopper
@grace-hopper.bsky.social
Human, woke, left-green filthy realist and passionate (i. e. addicted) programmer
Pinned
They tell us what to be afraid of, what to be angry about, and what supposedly needs fixing, often with problems that barely exist or are exaggerated beyond recognition. It’s not about solutions anymore; it’s about manufacturing outrage. And the worst part? It works.
2/2
2/2
Reposted by Grace Hopper
Reposted by Grace Hopper
When you erase the history of the code talkers, you are erasing the history of the Second World War.
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
Amid ‘DEI’ purge, Pentagon removes webpage on Iwo Jima flag-raiser
Pages celebrating Navajo code talkers and other minority service members were also erased.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 18, 2025 at 4:12 PM
When you erase the history of the code talkers, you are erasing the history of the Second World War.
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
www.washingtonpost.com/investigatio...
Reposted by Grace Hopper
"True faith should never be entwined with white supremacy, misogyny or animus toward any group or individual in need. Today's 'negative world' has been crafted by religious people unwilling to love their neighbors," C. Sullivan writes in a letter to The Times.
Opinion | Is This a ‘Negative World’ for Christians?
Readers react to a profile of the Christian author Aaron Renn. Also: The link between poverty and health; absent ex-presidents; solo female travelers.
www.nytimes.com
March 15, 2025 at 9:52 PM
"True faith should never be entwined with white supremacy, misogyny or animus toward any group or individual in need. Today's 'negative world' has been crafted by religious people unwilling to love their neighbors," C. Sullivan writes in a letter to The Times.
Reposted by Grace Hopper
Last year, US lawmakers argued that a social media platform owned by someone close to an autocratic leader can be used as propaganda.
They were talking about TikTok.
For Canada, these concerns apply equally to the app formerly known as Twitter.
“That’s why it’s time to ban Twitter/X in Canada.”
They were talking about TikTok.
For Canada, these concerns apply equally to the app formerly known as Twitter.
“That’s why it’s time to ban Twitter/X in Canada.”
X Threatens Our Democracy. Canada Should Ban It | The Tyee
The risks of election interference, misinformation and attempts to support a US takeover are too great.
thetyee.ca
March 15, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Last year, US lawmakers argued that a social media platform owned by someone close to an autocratic leader can be used as propaganda.
They were talking about TikTok.
For Canada, these concerns apply equally to the app formerly known as Twitter.
“That’s why it’s time to ban Twitter/X in Canada.”
They were talking about TikTok.
For Canada, these concerns apply equally to the app formerly known as Twitter.
“That’s why it’s time to ban Twitter/X in Canada.”
Reposted by Grace Hopper
Have you heard? Paris has limited vehicle through-traffic from parts of its historic city centre, so they could reallocate that space for cars for people, cut pollution and congestion, and improve quality-of-life.
That’s leadership. That’s common sense. #Paris
HT to Mayor @AnneHidalgo.bsky.social
That’s leadership. That’s common sense. #Paris
HT to Mayor @AnneHidalgo.bsky.social
Paris says 'non' to through-traffic in city center
Other European cities have taken similar measures, but the Paris mayor's office said its own traffic limitation scheme was 'one of the most ambitious' on the continent.
newseu.cgtn.com
March 15, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Have you heard? Paris has limited vehicle through-traffic from parts of its historic city centre, so they could reallocate that space for cars for people, cut pollution and congestion, and improve quality-of-life.
That’s leadership. That’s common sense. #Paris
HT to Mayor @AnneHidalgo.bsky.social
That’s leadership. That’s common sense. #Paris
HT to Mayor @AnneHidalgo.bsky.social
Reposted by Grace Hopper
Turns out today is ANOTHER good day for Pierre Poilievre to prove to Canadians that he’s actually capable of passing the standard & normal security check, & get the security clearance that he’s refused to get.
Until he does, I’m continuing to assume that it’s because he knows that he can’t pass it.
Until he does, I’m continuing to assume that it’s because he knows that he can’t pass it.
WATCH: The gloves are off! It’s been an under-reported scandal for quite a while that Pierre Poilievre refuses to apply for security clearance. It was a scandal EVEN BEFORE the most recent efforts to undermine Canada’s democracy, sovereignty and economy from Trump, Musk and the GOP.
Share this.
Share this.
Why Won’t Pierre Poilievre Get His Security Clearance?
YouTube video by Justin Trudeau
www.youtube.com
March 12, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Turns out today is ANOTHER good day for Pierre Poilievre to prove to Canadians that he’s actually capable of passing the standard & normal security check, & get the security clearance that he’s refused to get.
Until he does, I’m continuing to assume that it’s because he knows that he can’t pass it.
Until he does, I’m continuing to assume that it’s because he knows that he can’t pass it.
Wenn der Versuch einer sachlichen Argumentation immer wieder so primitiv abgewürgt wird, weiß ich, um ehrlich zu sein, auch nicht mehr weiter. Einerseits ist man unzufrieden mit der Einstellung des Gegenübers, nutzt aber die Möglichkeit, etwas daran zu ändern, auch nicht.
Meld dich halt wieder bei mir wenn du dich für die Truppe eingetragen hast bis dahin sind das alles nur leere Phrasen
March 11, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Wenn der Versuch einer sachlichen Argumentation immer wieder so primitiv abgewürgt wird, weiß ich, um ehrlich zu sein, auch nicht mehr weiter. Einerseits ist man unzufrieden mit der Einstellung des Gegenübers, nutzt aber die Möglichkeit, etwas daran zu ändern, auch nicht.
Reposted by Grace Hopper
In a shocking turn of events, many of the people who said they wanted "free speech" actually just wanted to be the ones in charge of which speech is free.
UPDATE—Mahmoud's attorney says they do NOT know where he is.
They were first told he was sent to an ICE facility in Elizabeth, NJ. But when his 8-month-pregnant wife tried to visit him, she was told he's not there.
They've received reports he may be sent as far away as Louisiana.
They were first told he was sent to an ICE facility in Elizabeth, NJ. But when his 8-month-pregnant wife tried to visit him, she was told he's not there.
They've received reports he may be sent as far away as Louisiana.
March 10, 2025 at 2:44 AM
In a shocking turn of events, many of the people who said they wanted "free speech" actually just wanted to be the ones in charge of which speech is free.
Reposted by Grace Hopper
“…a political scientist at Harvard has studied over 300 modern uprisings worldwide & found that change usually becomes inevitable when just 3.5% of a population join a movement.”
“There are typically far more people who sympathize with movements than people who actively participate in them.”
“There are typically far more people who sympathize with movements than people who actively participate in them.”
What’s Driving Tesla’s Woes?
As Tesla faces a global sales slump, and with shares down for the seventh consecutive week, could Elon Musk's antics really be to blame?
www.wired.com
March 8, 2025 at 6:05 PM
“…a political scientist at Harvard has studied over 300 modern uprisings worldwide & found that change usually becomes inevitable when just 3.5% of a population join a movement.”
“There are typically far more people who sympathize with movements than people who actively participate in them.”
“There are typically far more people who sympathize with movements than people who actively participate in them.”
Reposted by Grace Hopper
“Someone with a 1-hr car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love.” #CityMakingMath
50 reasons to want more walkable streets.
50 reasons to want more walkable streets.
50 Reasons Why Everyone Should Want More Walkable Streets
From making you live longer to making cities more resilient: If you want a reason to make your city more walkable, it's in here.
www.fastcompany.com
March 9, 2025 at 3:09 AM
“Someone with a 1-hr car commute needs to earn 40% more to be as happy as someone with a short walk to work. On the other hand, if someone shifts from a long commute to a walk, their happiness increases as much as if they’d fallen in love.” #CityMakingMath
50 reasons to want more walkable streets.
50 reasons to want more walkable streets.
Reposted by Grace Hopper
Big damage on international trade for the USA.
The message has been sent that any agreement the USA has signed may only last until the next election cycle.
This creates business instability in all nations involved, including the USA.
Integrity has been destroyed, nations, & businesses now know.
The message has been sent that any agreement the USA has signed may only last until the next election cycle.
This creates business instability in all nations involved, including the USA.
Integrity has been destroyed, nations, & businesses now know.
March 7, 2025 at 10:14 PM
Big damage on international trade for the USA.
The message has been sent that any agreement the USA has signed may only last until the next election cycle.
This creates business instability in all nations involved, including the USA.
Integrity has been destroyed, nations, & businesses now know.
The message has been sent that any agreement the USA has signed may only last until the next election cycle.
This creates business instability in all nations involved, including the USA.
Integrity has been destroyed, nations, & businesses now know.
Reposted by Grace Hopper
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
March 6, 2025 at 5:45 AM
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
I hate how politics has shifted from voters questioning politicians about real issues to politicians pushing their own fabricated problems. In successful parties today, it’s no longer about answering to the people—it’s about controlling the narrative.
1/2
1/2
March 6, 2025 at 6:17 AM
I hate how politics has shifted from voters questioning politicians about real issues to politicians pushing their own fabricated problems. In successful parties today, it’s no longer about answering to the people—it’s about controlling the narrative.
1/2
1/2
Reposted by Grace Hopper
Trump continues to refer to Canada’s Prime Minister as “Governor.”
That’s insulting, disrespectful and unprofessional. And frankly just childish and stupid.
In my own childish moment, I considered referring to Trump by some similarly incorrect title.
But we should be accurate about Felon Trump.
That’s insulting, disrespectful and unprofessional. And frankly just childish and stupid.
In my own childish moment, I considered referring to Trump by some similarly incorrect title.
But we should be accurate about Felon Trump.
March 5, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Trump continues to refer to Canada’s Prime Minister as “Governor.”
That’s insulting, disrespectful and unprofessional. And frankly just childish and stupid.
In my own childish moment, I considered referring to Trump by some similarly incorrect title.
But we should be accurate about Felon Trump.
That’s insulting, disrespectful and unprofessional. And frankly just childish and stupid.
In my own childish moment, I considered referring to Trump by some similarly incorrect title.
But we should be accurate about Felon Trump.
Reposted by Grace Hopper
The boycott is strong.
Canadians will not break.
We thank our allies and friends from across the world who are supporting our fight.
Boycott the felon administration.
Spend your travel dollars elsewhere.
Don't spend a dime in the USA.
Here is my latest interview.
ottawa.citynews.ca/video/2025/0...
Canadians will not break.
We thank our allies and friends from across the world who are supporting our fight.
Boycott the felon administration.
Spend your travel dollars elsewhere.
Don't spend a dime in the USA.
Here is my latest interview.
ottawa.citynews.ca/video/2025/0...
'People should not travel to the United States': Ontario MP urges Canadians to reconsider upcoming trips
As the U.S. implements punishing tariffs on Canadian exports, Ontario MP, Charlie Angus is encouraging people to shop local. Alan Carter speaks with Angus about why this is important and measures bein...
ottawa.citynews.ca
March 5, 2025 at 12:24 AM
The boycott is strong.
Canadians will not break.
We thank our allies and friends from across the world who are supporting our fight.
Boycott the felon administration.
Spend your travel dollars elsewhere.
Don't spend a dime in the USA.
Here is my latest interview.
ottawa.citynews.ca/video/2025/0...
Canadians will not break.
We thank our allies and friends from across the world who are supporting our fight.
Boycott the felon administration.
Spend your travel dollars elsewhere.
Don't spend a dime in the USA.
Here is my latest interview.
ottawa.citynews.ca/video/2025/0...
Reposted by Grace Hopper
Reposted by Grace Hopper
(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
March 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
(1/3) It needs repeating: in 1994, Ukraine was persuaded to give up its nuclear weapons to Russia in return for the US, the UK, and Russia guaranteeing Ukraine’s sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity.
Looks like he needs to revisit those schools to learn how to use a slash. It's so embarrassing to see such a post from the literal president of a country, especially when you consider how someone from 30 years ago would have reacted. Should've at least finished it w/ "Sorry for bad English" (and /s)
Students in my course at USC last year told me that they weren’t going to vote because both sides were the same. I said, “That’s not true. Only one side will let you protest their policies.”
March 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Looks like he needs to revisit those schools to learn how to use a slash. It's so embarrassing to see such a post from the literal president of a country, especially when you consider how someone from 30 years ago would have reacted. Should've at least finished it w/ "Sorry for bad English" (and /s)
Man sollte meinen, dass jeder in der Lage ist, das zu verstehen. Nur leider zeigt @die-linke.de, dass dem nicht so ist und ist nach wie vor dagegen, der Ukraine Waffen zu liefern. Friedensverhandlungen sind keineswegs schlecht, nur leider nicht zielführend, wenn Putin keinen Mehrwert darin sieht
Es sind sehr harte Zeiten für Pazifisten. Das ist sehr bedauerlich. Jedoch hat auch die Polizei das Recht Verbrechen gewaltsam zu stoppen. Und das zu Recht. Die warme Suppe reicht der Frau eines Schlägers nicht und alleine kann sie sich auch nicht wehren.
Recht.es
March 1, 2025 at 6:39 PM
Man sollte meinen, dass jeder in der Lage ist, das zu verstehen. Nur leider zeigt @die-linke.de, dass dem nicht so ist und ist nach wie vor dagegen, der Ukraine Waffen zu liefern. Friedensverhandlungen sind keineswegs schlecht, nur leider nicht zielführend, wenn Putin keinen Mehrwert darin sieht