David
mcbeardson.bsky.social
David
@mcbeardson.bsky.social
That weird and unnecessary cross section of technology, cybersecurity, social commentary, and politics. Exploring my passion for helping others embrace equality, compassion, and strength through a progressive and populist ideology with a dash of humor.
The Sandy Hook massacre happened 12 years ago (from Saturday) and here we are with another school shooting a week before Christmas. Parents will have tot bury their child a week before Christmas and there will be gifts left unopened under that tree. I’m just tired of this senseless violence.
December 17, 2024 at 1:02 AM
This seems to be common among "democrats" where they win and immediately switch to the GOP. Absolutely abhorrent and this is why we need the ability to recall our representatives.
Florida lawmaker abruptly switches to GOP shortly after winning election as Democrat
"It is sad that she has elevated her own needs above the needs of her district," Democrat says.
www.salon.com
December 10, 2024 at 9:25 PM
Hey, Bluesky, can we get an edit button for Christmas? Thanks.
December 9, 2024 at 3:36 PM
just subscribed to @democracydocket.com and I feel pretty great about it. Looking forward to supporting you all in your awesome efforts.
December 5, 2024 at 9:48 PM
Two things bug me about this Morning Joe opening monologue:

1. The defensiveness - why are you so defensive? They are desperately trying to turn this on everyone else and playing the old “well everyone else is doing it” card. It is stunning of the lack of self awareness they have.
MSN
www.msn.com
December 5, 2024 at 1:53 PM
3.6 million more people voted in 2020 than in the 2024 election. That is a huge difference but it wouldn't have changed the results. In all swing states there was higher turnout when compared to 2020. There are a lot of arguments going around that the Harris campaign didn't energize enough people...
December 3, 2024 at 10:27 PM
The final hours of Cyber Monday are upon us! If you’re looking for some great Mac App deals check out this site:

unclutterapp.com/bundle
Space/Time: Black Friday Mac Apps Collection 2024
A fantastic collection of 13 Mac apps at an exclusive price.
unclutterapp.com
December 3, 2024 at 12:23 AM
“In a final show of contempt for the American people, President Biden waited until a Sunday… to commit this unethical act.”

Opinion pieces like this are a tragedy. But what would you expect from Turley, the man who called the Jan 6 impeachment of Trump a “snap impeachment”.
Lame-duck pardon, broken promise: Biden leaves a legacy of corruption
In a final show of contempt for the American people, President Biden waited until a Sunday before an international trip to commit this unethical act.
thehill.com
December 2, 2024 at 6:26 PM
How/when did we become ok with extortion against those in government office? The fact that Trump & Elon can threaten to fund primary challengers if they don’t confirm Trump’s cabinet picks is insane. Any rational country would prohibit this from ever taking place but common sense is dead.
December 2, 2024 at 5:54 PM
@bencollins.bsky.social Am I supposed to get confirmation after subscribing to a year of @theonion.com ? I thought I was supposed to receive a singing telegram at my home but an email would sufficed if everyone is busy right now.
December 2, 2024 at 2:20 AM
Reposted by David
Here's @us.theguardian.com on @benwikler.bsky.social joining DNC race. In addition to huge campaign wins like holding Tammy Baldwin's seat and flipping the state supreme court, he would be the first former headline writer for @theonion.com to lead a national party www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024...
Wisconsin’s Ben Wikler joins race for Democratic National Committee chair
In announcement, state’s Democratic chair touts grassroots and new media organizing success in closely divided state
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2024 at 7:20 PM
We officially announced to our family that we will be moving out of the south next year. Felt good to be honest and let it be known we can no longer sit by and allow our daughter’s future and healthcare to be put in jeopardy just because of that state we are living in.

Excited for the next chapter!
December 1, 2024 at 7:31 PM
I'm constantly on the lookout for a good deal, especially around phone plans. Last year I left Verizon for T-Mobile and then recently jumped back to Verizon BUT decided to go with their MVNO, Visible. I've saved $110 per year switching carriers. That's a lot of Starbucks sugar plum croissants!
November 30, 2024 at 3:14 PM
Day after the big retail sales event... anyone get anything amazing? I paid full price for some electronics because why not? What deals do you see coming for Cyber Monday?
November 30, 2024 at 2:11 PM
Why does it feel like Tim Walz got muzzled during the campaign? Is it just me? He was that role model a lot of young men are looking for. The entire “weird” attack was golden and it felt like he was sidelined pretty quickly. He should have been on Rogan and many more podcasts. Missed opportunity?
November 29, 2024 at 2:44 PM
Some great deals this holiday for you security minded folks:

YubiKey is $25 off (order over $100)
Securing AWS Course is $249
NordVPN is 69% off
TryHackMe is 35% off

Find more here:
github.com/0x90n/InfoSe...
GitHub - 0x90n/InfoSec-Black-Friday: All the deals for InfoSec related software/tools this Black Friday
All the deals for InfoSec related software/tools this Black Friday - 0x90n/InfoSec-Black-Friday
github.com
November 28, 2024 at 1:35 PM
My current favorite game: What did my daughter leave for the robo vac to find under the couch today? Well, an entire army of goldfish and 1 tiny dinosaur. Not too bad.
November 27, 2024 at 8:28 PM
Taking a step away from politics for a moment and jumping into my other passion, technology.

I recently had to release SentinelOne to my entire fleet of Macs using Kandji. Documentation is lacking so I created a nice walkthrough for anyone interested. Check it out: tinyurl.com/ydjudfap
Deploying SentinelOne for Mac via Kandji
A Not so Comprehensive Guide
open.substack.com
November 27, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Continuing my analysis on how men are shifting right: Joe Rogan's average listener is 24 with 71% being men. This is more than worrisome since Joe isn't a reliable source for much. Why do men flock to his show? Is it the macho attitude? The confidence? For entertainment? Or the sense of community?
November 27, 2024 at 7:53 PM
Men make up ~50% of the population but account for 80% of all suicides. They are 4x more likely to commit suicide compared to women. The image of masculinity that's being peddled from the right is surely impacting their mental wellbeing which may be contributing to the political shift.
November 27, 2024 at 12:51 AM
I've been thinking a lot about the results of the 2024 election and men 18-29 voted for Trump. While 49% isn't crazy high, the concern is the shift between '20 to '24. Trump saw a +8% gain in 4 years. Also, he saw a shift with men 30-44 by +3%. We need a practical solution to reach these men.
November 26, 2024 at 10:52 PM