Chairman Mardikins
@iammardikins.bsky.social
Escaping Elon. The 4th jaffa curse of the apocalypse. Not a terf
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Who has made this 🤣
December 7, 2025 at 1:49 PM
Who has made this 🤣
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There's a subset of GOPer that seems to have entered politics almost entirely for the potential to be adjacent to killing people and well imo that sort of person probably shouldn't be in office
WELKER: Is there any hard evidence showing this particular boat was headed to the US?
TOM COTTON: That didn't come up in my briefing
WELKER: Are you comfortable having the US target a boat that you're not sure is heading to the US?
COTTON: I'm not just comfortable with it -- I want to continue it
TOM COTTON: That didn't come up in my briefing
WELKER: Are you comfortable having the US target a boat that you're not sure is heading to the US?
COTTON: I'm not just comfortable with it -- I want to continue it
December 7, 2025 at 3:45 PM
There's a subset of GOPer that seems to have entered politics almost entirely for the potential to be adjacent to killing people and well imo that sort of person probably shouldn't be in office
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This is an excellent read. The more you know. #Science 🧪
“… we were advancing toward elimination of hepatitis B in the United States,” says Ward “I am deeply concerned that if the ACIP rescinds this policy, they’re going to contribute to the spread of hepatitis B rather than its elimination.”
“… we were advancing toward elimination of hepatitis B in the United States,” says Ward “I am deeply concerned that if the ACIP rescinds this policy, they’re going to contribute to the spread of hepatitis B rather than its elimination.”
Hepatitis B vaccine guidance set to be rolled back for US babies: what the science says
A panel of US vaccine advisers voted to rescind a recommendation that all newborns should receive a hepatitis B vaccine at birth.
www.nature.com
December 6, 2025 at 12:29 PM
This is an excellent read. The more you know. #Science 🧪
“… we were advancing toward elimination of hepatitis B in the United States,” says Ward “I am deeply concerned that if the ACIP rescinds this policy, they’re going to contribute to the spread of hepatitis B rather than its elimination.”
“… we were advancing toward elimination of hepatitis B in the United States,” says Ward “I am deeply concerned that if the ACIP rescinds this policy, they’re going to contribute to the spread of hepatitis B rather than its elimination.”
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In terms of what’s understood to be socially acceptable behavior, normalizing the filming/taking pictures of people in public who are minding their own business (and putting it online) is one of the worst developments of the past 15 years.
Woman Hailed as Hero for Smashing Man's Meta Smart Glasses on Subway
A New York subway rider has accused a woman of breaking his Meta smart glasses. She was later hailed as a hero.
futurism.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:52 PM
In terms of what’s understood to be socially acceptable behavior, normalizing the filming/taking pictures of people in public who are minding their own business (and putting it online) is one of the worst developments of the past 15 years.
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Mockler: It's honestly humiliating that other countries are treating our president like a child, like a baby. It's like if I created a peace prize and I gave it to myself. I'm like, I'm just going to keep this medal on all night. Our president is an actual child
December 6, 2025 at 3:24 AM
Mockler: It's honestly humiliating that other countries are treating our president like a child, like a baby. It's like if I created a peace prize and I gave it to myself. I'm like, I'm just going to keep this medal on all night. Our president is an actual child
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The Hepatitis B vaccine was expected to prevent 9.5 million infections, 2.4 million chronic cases, and save 600,000 lives in the US by 2050.
The federal vaccine committee has blood on their hands.
The federal vaccine committee has blood on their hands.
December 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
The Hepatitis B vaccine was expected to prevent 9.5 million infections, 2.4 million chronic cases, and save 600,000 lives in the US by 2050.
The federal vaccine committee has blood on their hands.
The federal vaccine committee has blood on their hands.
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Yuanxin, the 6 year old kidnapped by ICE earlier this week, has been located in the Office of Refugee Resettlement.
This is also where they sent Emmanuel Garcia, the 15 year old autistic boy who went missing in Texas.
It took his mother 50 days to get him back.
We must get Yuanxin out faster.
This is also where they sent Emmanuel Garcia, the 15 year old autistic boy who went missing in Texas.
It took his mother 50 days to get him back.
We must get Yuanxin out faster.
ICE Arrested and Separated Chinese Father From 6-Year-Old Son, Advocates Say
The father and son were detained at an ICE check-in on Nov. 26, advocates say. The son’s location is currently unknown, while the father is being held at an upstate ICE facility.
www.thecity.nyc
December 6, 2025 at 4:06 AM
Yuanxin, the 6 year old kidnapped by ICE earlier this week, has been located in the Office of Refugee Resettlement.
This is also where they sent Emmanuel Garcia, the 15 year old autistic boy who went missing in Texas.
It took his mother 50 days to get him back.
We must get Yuanxin out faster.
This is also where they sent Emmanuel Garcia, the 15 year old autistic boy who went missing in Texas.
It took his mother 50 days to get him back.
We must get Yuanxin out faster.
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If you’re dealing with a chronic illness flare, remember it’s ok to rest.
You’re not failing.
You didn’t do anything wrong.
You’re not being punished.
Flare ups happen and the best thing we can do is lean in to radical rest as much as possible.
Save your spoons and give yourself grace.
You’re not failing.
You didn’t do anything wrong.
You’re not being punished.
Flare ups happen and the best thing we can do is lean in to radical rest as much as possible.
Save your spoons and give yourself grace.
December 6, 2025 at 5:01 AM
If you’re dealing with a chronic illness flare, remember it’s ok to rest.
You’re not failing.
You didn’t do anything wrong.
You’re not being punished.
Flare ups happen and the best thing we can do is lean in to radical rest as much as possible.
Save your spoons and give yourself grace.
You’re not failing.
You didn’t do anything wrong.
You’re not being punished.
Flare ups happen and the best thing we can do is lean in to radical rest as much as possible.
Save your spoons and give yourself grace.
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.uck you people who treated Høeg as a legitimate voice during the pandemic. I remember a few "but she's an expert" people - no, she has always and obviously has been a crank.
Wow. Tracy Beth Høeg, the FDA's new acting director of the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER) just put this slide up during her presentation to ACIP.
We have left reality.
We have left reality.
December 6, 2025 at 10:22 AM
.uck you people who treated Høeg as a legitimate voice during the pandemic. I remember a few "but she's an expert" people - no, she has always and obviously has been a crank.
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Unbelievable. DN has a mysig 3 page interview with Martin Kulldorff and just lets him run with antivaxx propaganda with "both sides" feel, even a quote from Stabell Benn. What a day to do it on, given they just got rid of newborn Hep B vaccination.
December 6, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Unbelievable. DN has a mysig 3 page interview with Martin Kulldorff and just lets him run with antivaxx propaganda with "both sides" feel, even a quote from Stabell Benn. What a day to do it on, given they just got rid of newborn Hep B vaccination.
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In a strong rebound for TV, 2025's best series used sharp satire and deep humanity to skewer Hollywood, fight fascism, and celebrate resistance, proving the medium still packs a necessary punch.
The 15 Best TV Shows of 2025
The 15 best TV shows of 2025, from 'The Studio' and 'The Pitt' to 'Severance,' 'Adolescence,' 'Pluribus' and more.
www.rollingstone.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:53 PM
In a strong rebound for TV, 2025's best series used sharp satire and deep humanity to skewer Hollywood, fight fascism, and celebrate resistance, proving the medium still packs a necessary punch.
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AI is a crisis for the climate. @naomiaklein.bsky.social
December 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
AI is a crisis for the climate. @naomiaklein.bsky.social
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After fighting to keep emails between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office and billionaire Elon Musk’s companies secret, officials have released nearly 1,400 pages of documents to @kutnews.bsky.social and The Texas Newsroom.
All but about 200 pages are blacked out.
All but about 200 pages are blacked out.
Gov. Greg Abbott Was Ordered to Release Some of His Emails With Elon Musk. Most Are Blacked Out.
Months after fighting to keep secret emails between Gov. Greg Abbott and Elon Musk, Texas officials released 1,400 pages of records. But they reveal little about the two men’s relationship or Musk’s i...
www.propublica.org
December 3, 2025 at 4:00 AM
After fighting to keep emails between Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office and billionaire Elon Musk’s companies secret, officials have released nearly 1,400 pages of documents to @kutnews.bsky.social and The Texas Newsroom.
All but about 200 pages are blacked out.
All but about 200 pages are blacked out.
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Honestly Canada: your country is burning down - quite literally - because of fossil fuel addiction.
And you’re continuing to expand fossil fuel extraction FOR AMERICA - and who makes the profit? AMERICAN CORPORATIONS.
Holy fuck please just wake the fuck up.
And you’re continuing to expand fossil fuel extraction FOR AMERICA - and who makes the profit? AMERICAN CORPORATIONS.
Holy fuck please just wake the fuck up.
December 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM
Honestly Canada: your country is burning down - quite literally - because of fossil fuel addiction.
And you’re continuing to expand fossil fuel extraction FOR AMERICA - and who makes the profit? AMERICAN CORPORATIONS.
Holy fuck please just wake the fuck up.
And you’re continuing to expand fossil fuel extraction FOR AMERICA - and who makes the profit? AMERICAN CORPORATIONS.
Holy fuck please just wake the fuck up.
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Elon Musk is using Twitter to call for the National Guard shooter to be “hanged without delay”.
He says where there’s premeditated murder, punishment must be swift.
He knew cutting USAID would kill people.
He did it anyways.
600,000 people have died.
What’s his punishment?
He says where there’s premeditated murder, punishment must be swift.
He knew cutting USAID would kill people.
He did it anyways.
600,000 people have died.
What’s his punishment?
November 27, 2025 at 11:08 PM
Elon Musk is using Twitter to call for the National Guard shooter to be “hanged without delay”.
He says where there’s premeditated murder, punishment must be swift.
He knew cutting USAID would kill people.
He did it anyways.
600,000 people have died.
What’s his punishment?
He says where there’s premeditated murder, punishment must be swift.
He knew cutting USAID would kill people.
He did it anyways.
600,000 people have died.
What’s his punishment?
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I'm an "A.i." abolitionist.
No consumer-facing LLMs or generative "A.i." in anything.
Sure, machine learning in science and a few other limited applications is fine.
But consumer-facing LLMs and generative "A.i." that are based on theft, push disinfo, and can be manipulated by billionaires?
No.
No consumer-facing LLMs or generative "A.i." in anything.
Sure, machine learning in science and a few other limited applications is fine.
But consumer-facing LLMs and generative "A.i." that are based on theft, push disinfo, and can be manipulated by billionaires?
No.
July 8, 2025 at 11:53 PM
I'm an "A.i." abolitionist.
No consumer-facing LLMs or generative "A.i." in anything.
Sure, machine learning in science and a few other limited applications is fine.
But consumer-facing LLMs and generative "A.i." that are based on theft, push disinfo, and can be manipulated by billionaires?
No.
No consumer-facing LLMs or generative "A.i." in anything.
Sure, machine learning in science and a few other limited applications is fine.
But consumer-facing LLMs and generative "A.i." that are based on theft, push disinfo, and can be manipulated by billionaires?
No.
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"Also, imagine if Clippy was programmed to encourage you to kill yourself."
November 27, 2025 at 4:07 AM
"Also, imagine if Clippy was programmed to encourage you to kill yourself."
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"Imagine you stole all of the intellectual property in the world. And you're using it to help people write middling emails and make revenge porn about women, and also children. And you're powering this plagiarism and non-consensual porn machine by eating up what's left of humanity's carbon budget."
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November 27, 2025 at 4:04 AM
"Imagine you stole all of the intellectual property in the world. And you're using it to help people write middling emails and make revenge porn about women, and also children. And you're powering this plagiarism and non-consensual porn machine by eating up what's left of humanity's carbon budget."
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The purpose of DOGE was to exfiltrate the private data of hundreds of millions of Americans to Palantir's servers
All DOGE accomplished was purging critical government staff, handing private data to outsiders, and sentencing thousands in developing countries to death by gutting USAID.
I don’t say this lightly: if there were any justice in this world, the people responsible for this devastation would be in jail
I don’t say this lightly: if there were any justice in this world, the people responsible for this devastation would be in jail
DOGE 'doesn't exist' with eight months left on its charter
U.S. President Donald Trump's Department of Government Efficiency has disbanded with eight months left to its mandate.
www.cnbc.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The purpose of DOGE was to exfiltrate the private data of hundreds of millions of Americans to Palantir's servers
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My colleague, Dr. Vahid Abedini, was illegally detained by ICE on Saturday. He is currently being held without a court date in sight, despite being in the country legally. Please spread the word! We must ensure his due process rights are upheld. www.oudaily.com/news/ou-prof...
OU College of International Studies professor reportedly arrested by ICE
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement reportedly arrested an OU professor at Will Rogers International Airport Saturday.
www.oudaily.com
November 24, 2025 at 11:05 PM
My colleague, Dr. Vahid Abedini, was illegally detained by ICE on Saturday. He is currently being held without a court date in sight, despite being in the country legally. Please spread the word! We must ensure his due process rights are upheld. www.oudaily.com/news/ou-prof...
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Marimar Martinez is a US citizen who was shot by ICE five times in Chicago.
She was then arrested, labelled a “domestic terrorist” and slandered on social media.
All charges against her have been dropped.
In this interview she shows on of the seven holes the ICE agent put in her body.
She was then arrested, labelled a “domestic terrorist” and slandered on social media.
All charges against her have been dropped.
In this interview she shows on of the seven holes the ICE agent put in her body.
November 22, 2025 at 4:59 AM
Marimar Martinez is a US citizen who was shot by ICE five times in Chicago.
She was then arrested, labelled a “domestic terrorist” and slandered on social media.
All charges against her have been dropped.
In this interview she shows on of the seven holes the ICE agent put in her body.
She was then arrested, labelled a “domestic terrorist” and slandered on social media.
All charges against her have been dropped.
In this interview she shows on of the seven holes the ICE agent put in her body.
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In 1999 when I was The Guardian's Music Critic a PR phoned & said he had a great band he wanted me to see. So I went. It was dark & I couldn't see the PR's face. When the lights came up I realised The PR was not a man at all, or a PR, but a beagle.
I didn't like the band. they were called Coldplay.
I didn't like the band. they were called Coldplay.
November 16, 2025 at 5:24 PM
In 1999 when I was The Guardian's Music Critic a PR phoned & said he had a great band he wanted me to see. So I went. It was dark & I couldn't see the PR's face. When the lights came up I realised The PR was not a man at all, or a PR, but a beagle.
I didn't like the band. they were called Coldplay.
I didn't like the band. they were called Coldplay.