Dan McDonald
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Dad&Husband, BEAGLE-DAD, #illumos core team, early IPv6 & IPsec guy. Alum of Michigan, Arizona, Sun, etc. he/him/../../../etc/shadow
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Dad&Husband, BEAGLE-DAD, #illumos core team, early IPv6 & IPsec guy. Alum of Michigan, Arizona, Sun, etc. he/him/../../../etc/shadow
My other socials can be found here: https://kebe.com/~danmcd
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Dan McDonald
@kebe.com
· May 26
THANK YOU for using the word cryptocurrency. We old-timers appreciate it because:
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American voters after electing a Republican who promises to be a Republican in a very Republican sort of way: "I can't believe the Democrats didn't stop this."
December 24, 2025 at 4:47 PM
American voters after electing a Republican who promises to be a Republican in a very Republican sort of way: "I can't believe the Democrats didn't stop this."
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AI could never capture a billionaire's soul like this.
I'll never pass up an opportunity to share this stunningly accurate portrait of the Australian mining billionaire who's obsessed with opening a mine in Alberta.
December 24, 2025 at 4:59 PM
AI could never capture a billionaire's soul like this.
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NFL Films made this for all of us.
A Carol of the DOINKS.
A Carol of the DOINKS.
December 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
NFL Films made this for all of us.
A Carol of the DOINKS.
A Carol of the DOINKS.
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The Dunning-Kruger Effect and the Streisand Effect, when merged, become the Bari Weiss Effect
December 22, 2025 at 8:27 PM
The Dunning-Kruger Effect and the Streisand Effect, when merged, become the Bari Weiss Effect
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If this doesn't motivate you to vote in the Midterms, nothing will.
December 22, 2025 at 8:36 PM
If this doesn't motivate you to vote in the Midterms, nothing will.
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Do you know Larry Ellison's history? He's been censoring for a long time:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_D...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_D...
David DeWitt - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
December 22, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Do you know Larry Ellison's history? He's been censoring for a long time:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_D...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_D...
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The right, along the Roberts Court, is trying to nullify the Reconstruction amendments guaranteeing equality under the law, in order to restore the Antebellum Constitution, which envisions “liberty” as an eternal aristocracy of race and class (gift link) www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
December 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
The right, along the Roberts Court, is trying to nullify the Reconstruction amendments guaranteeing equality under the law, in order to restore the Antebellum Constitution, which envisions “liberty” as an eternal aristocracy of race and class (gift link) www.theatlantic.com/politics/202...
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The entire american "free speech" panic was about elites being criticized, which is why anyone who ever took it seriously should be ignored forever
Freedom of speech, in the liberal ideal, was about limiting the power of the elites.
Now, in this twisted form, it is about forcing us to listen to elites and silencing the masses.
Now, in this twisted form, it is about forcing us to listen to elites and silencing the masses.
Total gaslighting. Anti-trans activist; chooses to speak in person, provoking students who want to protect trans rights; they exercise their freedom of speech to tell her she isn't wanted; she gets to speak anyway; the BBC dutifully platforms her again; and now she threatens to sue everyone.
December 22, 2025 at 8:22 AM
The entire american "free speech" panic was about elites being criticized, which is why anyone who ever took it seriously should be ignored forever
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Per NY Times’s Michael Grynbaum on X, this is Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her “60 Minutes” colleagues in full:
December 22, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Per NY Times’s Michael Grynbaum on X, this is Sharyn Alfonsi’s email to her “60 Minutes” colleagues in full:
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Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…
December 22, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Tonight’s dumb napkin cartoon…
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I keep wanting to say something, and I keep not knowing what to say.
The trans community does not harm cis people by existing. They are just trying to live their lives, same as anyone else. That life doesn't look exactly like mine; my life doesn't match anyone else's. That's okay.
The trans community does not harm cis people by existing. They are just trying to live their lives, same as anyone else. That life doesn't look exactly like mine; my life doesn't match anyone else's. That's okay.
December 19, 2025 at 10:57 PM
I keep wanting to say something, and I keep not knowing what to say.
The trans community does not harm cis people by existing. They are just trying to live their lives, same as anyone else. That life doesn't look exactly like mine; my life doesn't match anyone else's. That's okay.
The trans community does not harm cis people by existing. They are just trying to live their lives, same as anyone else. That life doesn't look exactly like mine; my life doesn't match anyone else's. That's okay.
Very much, and more.
There's a series of things (like the ballroom, Gulf of America) that we're going to have to *undo* the moment this guy is out of office.
And yet I can already hear future Democrat presidents saying "I'm focused on the people's work, not the knucklehead stuff" and just leave this man's shit up.
And yet I can already hear future Democrat presidents saying "I'm focused on the people's work, not the knucklehead stuff" and just leave this man's shit up.
The president's name was added to the sign outside the performing arts center.
December 19, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Very much, and more.
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In order for America to actually heal its divisions, we need to reckon with its two original sins: the genocide of Native Americans by the initial government structures during and after the Revolution, and the deliberate sabotage of Reconstruction by the racist remnants of the South.
Our new golden age of free speech, where opposition to immigration enforcement can trigger a federal investigation
December 19, 2025 at 1:18 AM
In order for America to actually heal its divisions, we need to reckon with its two original sins: the genocide of Native Americans by the initial government structures during and after the Revolution, and the deliberate sabotage of Reconstruction by the racist remnants of the South.
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Currently, ICE and CBP excesses under our racist (and probably pedophile) president’s views are untenable.
These are not the actions of a civilized country. They are not the actions of human beings who care.
They are the actions of the worst people given license to be their worst selves.
These are not the actions of a civilized country. They are not the actions of human beings who care.
They are the actions of the worst people given license to be their worst selves.
December 19, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Currently, ICE and CBP excesses under our racist (and probably pedophile) president’s views are untenable.
These are not the actions of a civilized country. They are not the actions of human beings who care.
They are the actions of the worst people given license to be their worst selves.
These are not the actions of a civilized country. They are not the actions of human beings who care.
They are the actions of the worst people given license to be their worst selves.
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The TikTok algorithm is about to be handed to right-wing billionaires.
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — TikTok signs deal to sell US unit to American investors, including Oracle, Silver Lake.
December 18, 2025 at 10:48 PM
The TikTok algorithm is about to be handed to right-wing billionaires.
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New Illustration: "We Beat 'Em Before..."
Taken from a British WW2 poster, the original features a WW1 German soldier at the top. I just swapped it for the Nazi soldier it had at the bottom.
Taken from a British WW2 poster, the original features a WW1 German soldier at the top. I just swapped it for the Nazi soldier it had at the bottom.
December 18, 2025 at 7:41 PM
New Illustration: "We Beat 'Em Before..."
Taken from a British WW2 poster, the original features a WW1 German soldier at the top. I just swapped it for the Nazi soldier it had at the bottom.
Taken from a British WW2 poster, the original features a WW1 German soldier at the top. I just swapped it for the Nazi soldier it had at the bottom.
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Also we aren't as prone to some of the category errors of blue enclave kids, like "the military is a united bloc of chuds!" or "X type of discrimination isn't so big anymore!" Note: a SF-raised friend said this to me and my East County SD-raised friend about homophobia and we laughed so hard.
December 18, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Also we aren't as prone to some of the category errors of blue enclave kids, like "the military is a united bloc of chuds!" or "X type of discrimination isn't so big anymore!" Note: a SF-raised friend said this to me and my East County SD-raised friend about homophobia and we laughed so hard.
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Trump Announces New ‘Dodger Dividend’ For Anyone Who Avoided Military Service https://theonion.com/trump-announces-new-dodger-dividend-for-anyone-who-avoided-military-service/
December 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Trump Announces New ‘Dodger Dividend’ For Anyone Who Avoided Military Service https://theonion.com/trump-announces-new-dodger-dividend-for-anyone-who-avoided-military-service/
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The author of that piece wrote a response to me that was *also* full of factual errors. TFP never issued a correction.
Recently wrote about a PirateWires writer's many factual errors. Also no correction.
The heterodox types who bitch about arrogance in legacy media just never, ever admit mistakes.
Recently wrote about a PirateWires writer's many factual errors. Also no correction.
The heterodox types who bitch about arrogance in legacy media just never, ever admit mistakes.
again thinking of when The Free Press ran an article alleging that George Floyd was not killed by the cops, and @radleybalko.bsky.social proved beyond any question that the article was bullshit, and instead of retracting it Weiss asked him to come on her podcast
CNN has a show with a similar line. That the problem with this country is we just aren’t talking to each other.
It’s the kind of diagnosis that a toddler would land on.
It’s the kind of diagnosis that a toddler would land on.
December 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
The author of that piece wrote a response to me that was *also* full of factual errors. TFP never issued a correction.
Recently wrote about a PirateWires writer's many factual errors. Also no correction.
The heterodox types who bitch about arrogance in legacy media just never, ever admit mistakes.
Recently wrote about a PirateWires writer's many factual errors. Also no correction.
The heterodox types who bitch about arrogance in legacy media just never, ever admit mistakes.
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The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
First-of-a-kind study shows encouraging data for trans kids who socially transition
Ninety-four percent of participants in a new study stood firm in their trans identity after five years, and "detransitioning" is rare.
www.popsci.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:16 PM
The name "Popular Science" doesn't mean we shift our coverage depending on public opinion. It means we cover relevant subjects that are rigorously researched, reliable, and grounded in reality.
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
And trans lives are grounded in reality.
We see y'all. No matter what.
www.popsci.com/science/tran...
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I mean, this just seals the deal on @emptywheel.bsky.social 's "Discount Goebbels" moniker, right?
December 18, 2025 at 1:24 AM
I mean, this just seals the deal on @emptywheel.bsky.social 's "Discount Goebbels" moniker, right?
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Pluribus landed hard w me bc of the current moment. Our “Epidemic of loneliness” is better understood as moral isolation and social disintegration due to collapse of shared reality. Most Americans have escaped reality, leaving those who refuse psychologically isolated.
December 18, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Pluribus landed hard w me bc of the current moment. Our “Epidemic of loneliness” is better understood as moral isolation and social disintegration due to collapse of shared reality. Most Americans have escaped reality, leaving those who refuse psychologically isolated.