Kay Wise
@kay-wise.bsky.social
Built a semantic net in the '70s, designed an ERP in the '80s, managed software engineers in the '90s, pretended to be a artist/painter in the '00s, designed a public opinion measurement system in the '10s, built website, https://www.positivepolitics.net
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🚨BREAKING: Federal Judge issues blistering order saying that Trump administration has violated his prior order re funding freeze. If admin. continues to disobey, next logical step would be contempt and a potential constitutional crisis.
Visit Democracy Docket for updates.
www.democracydocket.com
Visit Democracy Docket for updates.
www.democracydocket.com
February 10, 2025 at 6:01 PM
🚨BREAKING: Federal Judge issues blistering order saying that Trump administration has violated his prior order re funding freeze. If admin. continues to disobey, next logical step would be contempt and a potential constitutional crisis.
Visit Democracy Docket for updates.
www.democracydocket.com
Visit Democracy Docket for updates.
www.democracydocket.com
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You are not powerless, and he is not unstoppable. Look at, and learn from, the funding freeze and how quickly he was forced to surrender.
February 10, 2025 at 3:26 PM
You are not powerless, and he is not unstoppable. Look at, and learn from, the funding freeze and how quickly he was forced to surrender.
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We are being heard . Phone Capitol Switchboard. Write down a shot polite message telling your Reps what u want them to do. .202) 224-3121.
Numbers count.
Call WH
Join protests in your city
This is our moment to stop the coup
Numbers count.
Call WH
Join protests in your city
This is our moment to stop the coup
February 6, 2025 at 3:29 AM
We are being heard . Phone Capitol Switchboard. Write down a shot polite message telling your Reps what u want them to do. .202) 224-3121.
Numbers count.
Call WH
Join protests in your city
This is our moment to stop the coup
Numbers count.
Call WH
Join protests in your city
This is our moment to stop the coup
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So, while Elon and his techies infer waste from traces of data, real humans, in real places, working in the interest of the United States are left high and dry like a fish out of water. And American soft power goes "poof" because real people don't understand why America let them down. 4/4
February 6, 2025 at 12:18 AM
So, while Elon and his techies infer waste from traces of data, real humans, in real places, working in the interest of the United States are left high and dry like a fish out of water. And American soft power goes "poof" because real people don't understand why America let them down. 4/4
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But the engineers are blind to understanding or connecting WHY did USAID spend A dollars? The AID workers on the ground are American eyes and ears around the world. Do you think they are out there building sewer systems for the money? Do you think they're living in Yemen for the nightlife? 3/4
February 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM
But the engineers are blind to understanding or connecting WHY did USAID spend A dollars? The AID workers on the ground are American eyes and ears around the world. Do you think they are out there building sewer systems for the money? Do you think they're living in Yemen for the nightlife? 3/4
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But, engineers can easily see the data. The data dictionary exists and they can extract data in columns with headings leading them to infer that USAID is spending A dollars on B type products in country C etc. Imagine millions of such rows of data. Now find what sounds like "waste" Easy,right? 2/4
February 6, 2025 at 12:16 AM
But, engineers can easily see the data. The data dictionary exists and they can extract data in columns with headings leading them to infer that USAID is spending A dollars on B type products in country C etc. Imagine millions of such rows of data. Now find what sounds like "waste" Easy,right? 2/4
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I've designed systems, worked with, and managed software engineers on AI and payment systems. Not even the most brilliant engineer can walk in and reprogram an unfamiliar system without breaking it. Systems, especially old systems, are complex beyond belief. 1/4
February 6, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I've designed systems, worked with, and managed software engineers on AI and payment systems. Not even the most brilliant engineer can walk in and reprogram an unfamiliar system without breaking it. Systems, especially old systems, are complex beyond belief. 1/4
So, while Elon and his techies infer waste from traces of data, real humans, in real places, working in the interest of the United States are left high and dry like a fish out of water. And American soft power goes "poof" because real people don't understand why America let them down. 4/4
February 6, 2025 at 12:18 AM
So, while Elon and his techies infer waste from traces of data, real humans, in real places, working in the interest of the United States are left high and dry like a fish out of water. And American soft power goes "poof" because real people don't understand why America let them down. 4/4
But the engineers are blind to understanding or connecting WHY did USAID spend A dollars? The AID workers on the ground are American eyes and ears around the world. Do you think they are out there building sewer systems for the money? Do you think they're living in Yemen for the nightlife? 3/4
February 6, 2025 at 12:17 AM
But the engineers are blind to understanding or connecting WHY did USAID spend A dollars? The AID workers on the ground are American eyes and ears around the world. Do you think they are out there building sewer systems for the money? Do you think they're living in Yemen for the nightlife? 3/4
But, engineers can easily see the data. The data dictionary exists and they can extract data in columns with headings leading them to infer that USAID is spending A dollars on B type products in country C etc. Imagine millions of such rows of data. Now find what sounds like "waste" Easy,right? 2/4
February 6, 2025 at 12:16 AM
But, engineers can easily see the data. The data dictionary exists and they can extract data in columns with headings leading them to infer that USAID is spending A dollars on B type products in country C etc. Imagine millions of such rows of data. Now find what sounds like "waste" Easy,right? 2/4
I've designed systems, worked with, and managed software engineers on AI and payment systems. Not even the most brilliant engineer can walk in and reprogram an unfamiliar system without breaking it. Systems, especially old systems, are complex beyond belief. 1/4
February 6, 2025 at 12:14 AM
I've designed systems, worked with, and managed software engineers on AI and payment systems. Not even the most brilliant engineer can walk in and reprogram an unfamiliar system without breaking it. Systems, especially old systems, are complex beyond belief. 1/4
Elon sent his folks to gain access control of the computer systems of the GSA, OPM, and Treasury. Once you control these systems, you own the assets of the USA. Without firing a single shot. Whoever has system credentials can pay whom they will and fire whom they will. What 'ya gonna do about it?
February 2, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Elon sent his folks to gain access control of the computer systems of the GSA, OPM, and Treasury. Once you control these systems, you own the assets of the USA. Without firing a single shot. Whoever has system credentials can pay whom they will and fire whom they will. What 'ya gonna do about it?
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We need to fight hard and we need to fight to win.
We need to bring aggressive litigation.
We need to stand in the town square and say we will be stronger than the billionaires are and call out what Trump is doing is wrong.
That is what I am doing every single day. I hope you join me!
We need to bring aggressive litigation.
We need to stand in the town square and say we will be stronger than the billionaires are and call out what Trump is doing is wrong.
That is what I am doing every single day. I hope you join me!
February 1, 2025 at 3:10 PM
We need to fight hard and we need to fight to win.
We need to bring aggressive litigation.
We need to stand in the town square and say we will be stronger than the billionaires are and call out what Trump is doing is wrong.
That is what I am doing every single day. I hope you join me!
We need to bring aggressive litigation.
We need to stand in the town square and say we will be stronger than the billionaires are and call out what Trump is doing is wrong.
That is what I am doing every single day. I hope you join me!
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Indivisible is holding an organizing call Sunday night from 8-9pm ET. I’ll be joining.
You can register here:
You can register here:
We Choose To Fight: Action Call · Indivisible
This Sunday night, February 2 at 8pm ET/5pm PT, you’re invited to join Indivisible, MoveOn, Working Families Party, and a coalition of other organizations for an action call. During the call, you will...
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February 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Indivisible is holding an organizing call Sunday night from 8-9pm ET. I’ll be joining.
You can register here:
You can register here:
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We need experts and expertise. We have complex systems for a complex world. We are now facing the consequences of exceedingly arrogant and cruel people making extremely stupid decisions to appease a malignant narcissist who wants quick, simple results for problems that require expertise and nuance.
January 28, 2025 at 12:42 PM
We need experts and expertise. We have complex systems for a complex world. We are now facing the consequences of exceedingly arrogant and cruel people making extremely stupid decisions to appease a malignant narcissist who wants quick, simple results for problems that require expertise and nuance.
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Important follow-up on my pinned report and my recent post about the takeover at OPM: The Washington Post has confirmed the claims below.
There is indeed a takeover of the federal government happening that is being coordinated by people outside the government who have gotten access to U.S. servers.
There is indeed a takeover of the federal government happening that is being coordinated by people outside the government who have gotten access to U.S. servers.
January 27, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Important follow-up on my pinned report and my recent post about the takeover at OPM: The Washington Post has confirmed the claims below.
There is indeed a takeover of the federal government happening that is being coordinated by people outside the government who have gotten access to U.S. servers.
There is indeed a takeover of the federal government happening that is being coordinated by people outside the government who have gotten access to U.S. servers.
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A new memo from the Office of Personnel Management lays out descriptions for jobs that could be removed from the “competitive” service.
Broad Categories Of Government Workers Eligible To Lose Civil Service Protections, Trump HR Chief Says
A new memo from the Office of Personnel Management lays out descriptions for jobs that could be removed from the “competitive” service.
www.huffpost.com
January 27, 2025 at 9:33 PM
A new memo from the Office of Personnel Management lays out descriptions for jobs that could be removed from the “competitive” service.
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Excellent post
January 27, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Excellent post
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The whole sordid tale in one paragraph
January 27, 2025 at 4:28 PM
The whole sordid tale in one paragraph
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This is what we all should remember.
January 27, 2025 at 2:09 PM
This is what we all should remember.
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This is how you say “go fuck yourself sideways with a porcupine” in inspector general speak.
Going to be interesting to see how the administration responds
Going to be interesting to see how the administration responds
January 25, 2025 at 11:50 PM
This is how you say “go fuck yourself sideways with a porcupine” in inspector general speak.
Going to be interesting to see how the administration responds
Going to be interesting to see how the administration responds
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No, I don't need a bloody copilot for this document, thank you.
Writing is, in no small part, a tool for thinking. If you outsource that element to a machine that cannot think, you shouldn't be surprised if, at the end of the process, neither you nor your reader are any the wiser.
Writing is, in no small part, a tool for thinking. If you outsource that element to a machine that cannot think, you shouldn't be surprised if, at the end of the process, neither you nor your reader are any the wiser.
January 26, 2025 at 1:31 PM
No, I don't need a bloody copilot for this document, thank you.
Writing is, in no small part, a tool for thinking. If you outsource that element to a machine that cannot think, you shouldn't be surprised if, at the end of the process, neither you nor your reader are any the wiser.
Writing is, in no small part, a tool for thinking. If you outsource that element to a machine that cannot think, you shouldn't be surprised if, at the end of the process, neither you nor your reader are any the wiser.
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Hey America. Just saying.
January 19, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Hey America. Just saying.
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A new DOE study reveals: "federally managed reservoirs have the potential to generate enough energy to supply power to around 100 million U.S. homes annually." How? Cover them with solar panels!
(Probably the last good study you'll see out of DOE for a while, sigh.)
(Probably the last good study you'll see out of DOE for a while, sigh.)
DOE Scientists Uncover Massive Potential: Floating Solar Panels Could Power 100 Million Homes
A new study reveals that federally managed reservoirs have the potential to generate enough energy to supply power to around 100 million U.S. homes annually. Federal reservoirs have significant potent...
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January 19, 2025 at 7:46 PM
A new DOE study reveals: "federally managed reservoirs have the potential to generate enough energy to supply power to around 100 million U.S. homes annually." How? Cover them with solar panels!
(Probably the last good study you'll see out of DOE for a while, sigh.)
(Probably the last good study you'll see out of DOE for a while, sigh.)