J-Rad
pyrotechnical.bsky.social
J-Rad
@pyrotechnical.bsky.social
Dad, engineer, curious person.
I blame @xkcd.com for tricking me into learning about the sverdrup (Sv),yet another cursed unit of measure.
July 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Hulk Hogan might be dead but unfortunately the positive vibes of Hulkamania were killed years ago by the same person. I'm not going to celebrate someone's death, but I'm not going to mourn it either.

RIP to the Prince of Darkness, though. The whole world was a bit brighter with you in it.
July 25, 2025 at 7:18 PM
Sword Saint Orlandu spitting hard truths.
🙅‍♂️🙅‍♀️
July 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM
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In a political moment defined by cowardice, Zohran Kwame Mamdani is standing his ground, he’s gaining momentum, & he’s showing us how to win by unapologetically fighting for the working class.

But will the Democratic Party come to its senses and follow his lead?
www.qasimrashid.com/p/why-the-po...
Why the Powerful Fear Mamdani
Zohran Mamdani Is Winning the Class War And the Elites Are Shook
www.qasimrashid.com
July 6, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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If we keep operating from the same old risk-averse playbook & triangulating ourselves to appeal to everyone, we’re going to keep getting the same old results and ultimately appeal to no one.
Excellent read from Amanda Litman @runforsomething.net #DemVoice1

amandalitman.substack.com/p/what-is-th...
June 28, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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Everyone on Twitter right now.
June 5, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Built this over the weekend and unfortunately didn't realize the right side wasn't level at the time. I'm thinking I might drive some rebar to stabilize the barrel.

On the plus side, this is 100 gallons of water for the plants!
June 6, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Just remember that it is not just soldiers who have fought and died for our rights. It is also countless activists whom have been battered, arrested, and even killed to protest injustices. Never forget their sacrifices as well.
May 26, 2025 at 11:51 PM
In case you need another example of the problems with tariffs.
Plush Update: Plushes are finished and on their way to EU/Can/AU customers.

US orders are temporarily delayed due to current tariffs—I budgeted for up to 50%, they are >100% now. Will ship when either they go back down or I am able to pay the increase, who knows which will come first.
April 9, 2025 at 4:36 PM
All hail Presidente Musk!

Mr. Trump could learn so much from his grace and wit.
The new iconic photo that i predicted ultimately destroys the relationship:
February 13, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Things are definitely going to get worse before they get better.

In the interest of accelerating the process, we should start demanding our State legislatures invoke Article V to require a #ConstitutionalConvention. Literally the only peaceful option I see left.
February 12, 2025 at 5:10 AM
Eagles should be awesome twice and refuse an invite to the White House to meet with Presidente Musk.
February 10, 2025 at 3:42 AM
I feel like we should try and provoke Drump by only calling Musk president.
February 8, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Not sure why you need a Town Hall for me to tell you to shut this crap down, but I'll be there.
Save the date, New Jersey! Senator Kim is hosting a statewide telephone town hall on Monday, February 10th at 6:30pm.

Keep an eye out for an 856 area code — promise it isn't a spam call. You can also tune in at www.kim.senate.gov/february-2025-town-hall/
February 6, 2025 at 2:55 AM
So here's an issue I have with the media regarding Trump. Stop sane-washing him.

Edit nothing, print what he says verbatim. For video, show exactly what was said and how.

Will you get less clicks, yes. Would Trump have suffocated before all this BS, possibly.
February 5, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Some happy news today, both my kids spent their allowance on tzedakah. Things might be shit now, but I'm hopeful that a brighter future is on the horizon.
February 4, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Most anybody who at least attempts to perform the presidency to the best of their ability leaves the office visibility aged. Not Trump, though. It's been just 2 weeks and I think a bunch of us feel like it's been a year.
February 3, 2025 at 1:01 PM
I have a lot of non-native English speakers trying to tell me what 'shapeless' means in English. And like, I get it may not make intuitive sense, but I assure you this doesn't mean it's something you can't perceive.

You're just going to have to accept that I'm the expert on this.
February 2, 2025 at 5:37 PM
What does the 'fast' is fast food even mean anymore?
January 31, 2025 at 1:23 AM
And we took that personally.
January 26, 2025 at 11:55 PM
So apparently Hegseth was confirmed over the objections of Mitch McConnell of all people (Vance cast the tiebreaker). It is genuinely frustrating that I can't rub McConnell's nose in it because of the harm this other assjack's about to do.
January 26, 2025 at 5:02 AM
I need to figure out how to make Costco work for me.

(maybe some ethical choices under capitalism?)
npr.org NPR @npr.org · Jan 24
Costco’s shareholders voted overwhelmingly to reject a proposal from a conservative think tank aimed at getting the company to roll back its diversity hiring practices.
Costco's shareholders overwhelmingly reject anti-DEI proposal
Costco's shareholders voted overwhelmingly to reject a motion that would seek report on the risks of diversity, equity and inclusion in the company's hiring practices.
www.npr.org
January 26, 2025 at 4:56 AM
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We distributed these materials in English and Spanish across our community this weekend and invite you to share these reminders widely.

Print it out and keep it in your wallet or on your fridge for reference and safe keeping. We are in this together. (3/3)
January 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM
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You do NOT have to speak to ICE without a JUDICIAL warrant. If they attempt to enter your home or your workplace, ask for a warrant. Sometimes they will try to use other, non qualifying paperwork. They need a warrant.

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January 22, 2025 at 2:19 AM