Pyclaud
@pyclaud.bsky.social
Data nerd, fandom old, avid reader, liberal, queer
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Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
December 29, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Just watched the new Knives Out and I think it's really important you know that the scene in the Seminary's Gym is filmed in the same place Rick Astley filmed the music video for Never Gonna Give You Up.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
I saw the window tracery and immediately made my friends pause the film so I could tell them.
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the number one requirement for the next Dem president is that they are willing to look back
with a flamethrower
with a flamethrower
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 7:50 PM
the number one requirement for the next Dem president is that they are willing to look back
with a flamethrower
with a flamethrower
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"Profits collapsed. Newsroom morale soared."
Amazing piece from @joannastern.bsky.social
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/anth...
Amazing piece from @joannastern.bsky.social
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/anth...
We Let AI Run Our Office Vending Machine. It Lost Hundreds of Dollars.
An AI agent ran a snack operation in the WSJ newsroom. It gave away a free PlayStation, ordered a live fish—and taught us lessons about the future of AI.
www.wsj.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:01 PM
"Profits collapsed. Newsroom morale soared."
Amazing piece from @joannastern.bsky.social
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/anth...
Amazing piece from @joannastern.bsky.social
www.wsj.com/tech/ai/anth...
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Deciding when to recess the House to "district work periods" isn't some inherent or longstanding power of the Speaker. It was only added to the rules for the first time in this Congress. Otherwise this would have required the full House to vote on it, which could have been defeated.
As expected, in order to avoid a vote on extension of the ACA, Mike Johnson is gaveling the House into recess.
December 18, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Deciding when to recess the House to "district work periods" isn't some inherent or longstanding power of the Speaker. It was only added to the rules for the first time in this Congress. Otherwise this would have required the full House to vote on it, which could have been defeated.
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The networks were afraid not to run Trump because they assumed he would use his office to punish them if they didn’t. The irony is that this is what Biden was warning about, a warning they chose not to share with America.
You'll remember that when Biden delivered an address in 2022, networks refused to air it because they said it was "political" www.washingtonpost.com/media/2022/0...
As Biden warned about democracy’s collapse, TV networks aired reruns
Broadcasters NBC, CBS and ABC usually air presidential prime-time addresses live. But they found Biden's Philadelphia speech more "political" than newsworthy.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 18, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The networks were afraid not to run Trump because they assumed he would use his office to punish them if they didn’t. The irony is that this is what Biden was warning about, a warning they chose not to share with America.
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This thread!
A story I found about Haiti:
In 1999, a group of Haitians were tired of political disorder and dreamed of a better life in the United States. So they built a small, 23-foot boat by hand using pine trees, scrap wood, and used nails. They called the boat "Believe in God."
In 1999, a group of Haitians were tired of political disorder and dreamed of a better life in the United States. So they built a small, 23-foot boat by hand using pine trees, scrap wood, and used nails. They called the boat "Believe in God."
December 18, 2025 at 3:00 AM
This thread!
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Just a reminder that at least 600 Americans were fired for failing to show sufficient respect after Charlie Kirk's murder.
December 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Just a reminder that at least 600 Americans were fired for failing to show sufficient respect after Charlie Kirk's murder.
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"ICE and CBP must be abolished" is the only reasonable position. We can debate the specifics of new agencies for immigration functions, but these agencies are simply too infected with a culture of impunity, racism, and fascism to continue. They're gangs with badges.
Armed ICE agents trapped US citizens in a restaurant and demanded their papers. Federal agents walked into East African restaurants in Cedar-Riverside, MN. They closed and blocked the doors. Then they demanded to see everyone’s papers. Every person present was a US citizen.
Federal agents use chemical irritant on crowd in Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis amid Trump crackdown
Federal agents have used chemical irritant to disperse a crowd in a heavily Somali neighborhood in Minneapolis. This happened Tuesday during a identification checks amid the Trump administration's cra...
www.mprnews.org
December 14, 2025 at 8:49 PM
"ICE and CBP must be abolished" is the only reasonable position. We can debate the specifics of new agencies for immigration functions, but these agencies are simply too infected with a culture of impunity, racism, and fascism to continue. They're gangs with badges.
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The anti-Semitic mass shooting in Australia will cause a national conversation and policy change. We know this because the 1996 Port Arthur massacre led to significant restrictions on guns.
The shooting at Brown will do nothing. We know this because it occurred on the anniversary of Sandy Hook.
The shooting at Brown will do nothing. We know this because it occurred on the anniversary of Sandy Hook.
‘I heard 40, 50 shots’: Witnesses fled Bondi Beach as gunmen targeted Jewish event
‘I heard 40, 50 shots’: Witnesses fled Bondi Beach as gunmen targeted Jewish event
Gunshots ripped through a Hanukkah celebration in Sydney, killing at least 12 people
www.irishtimes.com
December 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
The anti-Semitic mass shooting in Australia will cause a national conversation and policy change. We know this because the 1996 Port Arthur massacre led to significant restrictions on guns.
The shooting at Brown will do nothing. We know this because it occurred on the anniversary of Sandy Hook.
The shooting at Brown will do nothing. We know this because it occurred on the anniversary of Sandy Hook.
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This is probably the weirdest thread I ever started but it’s not *not* working
# Christmas carol lyrics that go hard when you paste them over a picture of Stacker Pentecost
December 13, 2025 at 6:23 AM
This is probably the weirdest thread I ever started but it’s not *not* working
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intrigued by the idea of a think tank report that doesn’t suck shit
“In fact, moderating on some positions was more likely to reinforce Republican talking points and make Democrats seem weak, according to the report”
newrepublic.com/article/2042...
“In fact, moderating on some positions was more likely to reinforce Republican talking points and make Democrats seem weak, according to the report”
newrepublic.com/article/2042...
December 11, 2025 at 5:02 PM
intrigued by the idea of a think tank report that doesn’t suck shit
“In fact, moderating on some positions was more likely to reinforce Republican talking points and make Democrats seem weak, according to the report”
newrepublic.com/article/2042...
“In fact, moderating on some positions was more likely to reinforce Republican talking points and make Democrats seem weak, according to the report”
newrepublic.com/article/2042...
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It's clear from the article that ICE is *miserable* here. They're freezing their asses off and being harassed everywhere they go. Property managers aren't allowing them access to rental properties and people know their rights and aren't letting them in.
KEEP IT UP.
KEEP IT UP.
December 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
It's clear from the article that ICE is *miserable* here. They're freezing their asses off and being harassed everywhere they go. Property managers aren't allowing them access to rental properties and people know their rights and aren't letting them in.
KEEP IT UP.
KEEP IT UP.
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December 13, 2025 at 4:59 AM
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This is disgusting, cowardly garbage. Let trans women play tennis. Everyone who entertained 'just asking questions about men in women's sports' should understand that this was never, and is is not, about sports, but pretending it was sure did pave the way to erasing trans people from public life.
USTA bans trans athletes from competing as women to comply with Trump executive order
The national tennis governing body's policy change was made with no announcement.
www.thehandbasket.co
December 4, 2025 at 2:03 AM
This is disgusting, cowardly garbage. Let trans women play tennis. Everyone who entertained 'just asking questions about men in women's sports' should understand that this was never, and is is not, about sports, but pretending it was sure did pave the way to erasing trans people from public life.
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USE THE BLUESKY LINK SO THEY TELL EVERYONE IN LABOR HOW THEY RAISE MONEY ON BLUESKY AND MORE PEOPLE DEDICATE STAFF HERE
On #GivingTuesday, there’s no better time to make a difference for the men and women who feed this country. We’re grateful for each of our many friends, and all you do on behalf of farm workers. act.seiu.org/a/givingtues... #WeFeedYou
December 3, 2025 at 11:12 PM
USE THE BLUESKY LINK SO THEY TELL EVERYONE IN LABOR HOW THEY RAISE MONEY ON BLUESKY AND MORE PEOPLE DEDICATE STAFF HERE
This is delightful and now I need to try one of these cases!
December 4, 2025 at 1:54 AM
This is delightful and now I need to try one of these cases!
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The World Cup and Olympics should absolutely be relocated from the US to a country that is safe for foreign travelers.
The arrest and return of an asylum seeker who took his children to the Club World Cup soccer tournament final on July 13, 2025, raises serious concerns about the safety of noncitizens attending the 2026 World Cup in the United States: www.hrw.org/news/2025/12...
US: ICE Arrest at FIFA Event Spotlights Dangers for World Cup
The arrest and return of an asylum seeker who took his children to the Club World Cup soccer tournament final on July 13, 2025, raises serious concerns about the safety of noncitizens attending the 20...
www.hrw.org
December 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
The World Cup and Olympics should absolutely be relocated from the US to a country that is safe for foreign travelers.
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This cross-pollination IS how new ideas happen. EVERY field needs humanistic thinking, that's why they call PhDs "Doctors of Philosophy"
Alt text for those who need it. This is amazing.
December 2, 2025 at 11:38 AM
This cross-pollination IS how new ideas happen. EVERY field needs humanistic thinking, that's why they call PhDs "Doctors of Philosophy"
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Hehehehehehe GET HYPE thewalters.org/news/douriea...
The Walters to Present the Work of Jewelry Designer Known for Contributions to Marvel Studios’ Black Panther films in April 2026
Douriean Fletcher: Jewelry of the Afrofuture explores the artist’s early years, work in film, and inspiration from the Walters Art Museum’s collection
thewalters.org
December 1, 2025 at 9:47 PM
Hehehehehehe GET HYPE thewalters.org/news/douriea...
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Well I quietly stopped shopping at Target months ago so I’ll just keep that up
December 1, 2025 at 7:55 PM
Well I quietly stopped shopping at Target months ago so I’ll just keep that up
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It is not a stretch at this point to say that, if you are using a Ring doorbell, you are an ICE collaborator.
Amazon readily provides data to LEOs and ICE.
Don't want to be an ICE collaborator? Then don't use Ring.
Amazon readily provides data to LEOs and ICE.
Don't want to be an ICE collaborator? Then don't use Ring.
remember that your ring doorbell starts using face recognition on every face it sees today :)
December 1, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It is not a stretch at this point to say that, if you are using a Ring doorbell, you are an ICE collaborator.
Amazon readily provides data to LEOs and ICE.
Don't want to be an ICE collaborator? Then don't use Ring.
Amazon readily provides data to LEOs and ICE.
Don't want to be an ICE collaborator? Then don't use Ring.
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#Romancelandia Holiday Fairies is BACK for our 6th year! 🎁✨
This community-powered gifting initiative is all about mutual aid, kindness, and making sure no one goes without a little magic this season.
Let’s make 2025 our most generous year yet!
Learn more: bit.ly/holidayfairies
This community-powered gifting initiative is all about mutual aid, kindness, and making sure no one goes without a little magic this season.
Let’s make 2025 our most generous year yet!
Learn more: bit.ly/holidayfairies
November 28, 2025 at 12:51 AM
#Romancelandia Holiday Fairies is BACK for our 6th year! 🎁✨
This community-powered gifting initiative is all about mutual aid, kindness, and making sure no one goes without a little magic this season.
Let’s make 2025 our most generous year yet!
Learn more: bit.ly/holidayfairies
This community-powered gifting initiative is all about mutual aid, kindness, and making sure no one goes without a little magic this season.
Let’s make 2025 our most generous year yet!
Learn more: bit.ly/holidayfairies