Rob Bellinger
@rbellinger.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy
transportation nerd, chemistry & astronomy publisher, biker, fake musician, sometimes photographer.
guy from very working class Queens who divides time […]
[bridged from https://mastodon.social/@rbellinger on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]
guy from very working class Queens who divides time […]
[bridged from https://mastodon.social/@rbellinger on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]
Two days this week, a utility project was blocking a significant #bikenyc lane in #midtownmanhattan, without any temporary protected lane in place as required by law. The second day I saw this, I reported it.
Just received notice from #nycdot: "A notice of violation (NOV) was issued for not […]
Just received notice from #nycdot: "A notice of violation (NOV) was issued for not […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
January 9, 2026 at 8:52 PM
Two days this week, a utility project was blocking a significant #bikenyc lane in #midtownmanhattan, without any temporary protected lane in place as required by law. The second day I saw this, I reported it.
Just received notice from #nycdot: "A notice of violation (NOV) was issued for not […]
Just received notice from #nycdot: "A notice of violation (NOV) was issued for not […]
January 9, 2026 at 6:48 PM
A very nice driver just slowed down and waved for me to cross during her green light... Where I would instantly be run over by the SUV going the other direction.
January 9, 2026 at 6:42 PM
A very nice driver just slowed down and waved for me to cross during her green light... Where I would instantly be run over by the SUV going the other direction.
Reposted by Rob Bellinger
Reposted by Rob Bellinger
I remember a history teacher saying, “when Iowa housewives turned against the Vietnam War, then it was inevitable we would end it.”
This feels like a 1970 Kent State Univ. massacre moment.
When enough white Americans turn against government authoritarianism/fascism, then things start to shift.
This feels like a 1970 Kent State Univ. massacre moment.
When enough white Americans turn against government authoritarianism/fascism, then things start to shift.
January 9, 2026 at 1:27 PM
I remember a history teacher saying, “when Iowa housewives turned against the Vietnam War, then it was inevitable we would end it.”
This feels like a 1970 Kent State Univ. massacre moment.
When enough white Americans turn against government authoritarianism/fascism, then things start to shift.
This feels like a 1970 Kent State Univ. massacre moment.
When enough white Americans turn against government authoritarianism/fascism, then things start to shift.
Reposted by Rob Bellinger
It is the position of the Trump Administration that its agents can come into any state and city in America (let alone other countries) and kill people and that state and city have no jurisdiction to inquire about it.
Treat any Trump official accordingly.
Treat any Trump official accordingly.
Noem on Minnesota officials: "They have not been cut out. They don't have any jurisdiction in this investigation."
January 8, 2026 at 5:23 PM
It is the position of the Trump Administration that its agents can come into any state and city in America (let alone other countries) and kill people and that state and city have no jurisdiction to inquire about it.
Treat any Trump official accordingly.
Treat any Trump official accordingly.
Reposted by Rob Bellinger
RE: https://mastodon.social/@404mediaco/115859842840160185
Most apps could easily be a web page. Instead, we're training people to install apps for everything. Those apps includes pieces of location tracking that are theoretically for advertisers, but the data can be purchased by anyone.
Most apps could easily be a web page. Instead, we're training people to install apps for everything. Those apps includes pieces of location tracking that are theoretically for advertisers, but the data can be purchased by anyone.
mastodon.social
January 8, 2026 at 6:39 PM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@404mediaco/115859842840160185
Most apps could easily be a web page. Instead, we're training people to install apps for everything. Those apps includes pieces of location tracking that are theoretically for advertisers, but the data can be purchased by anyone.
Most apps could easily be a web page. Instead, we're training people to install apps for everything. Those apps includes pieces of location tracking that are theoretically for advertisers, but the data can be purchased by anyone.
Reposted by Rob Bellinger
Minnesota Public Radio says today marks the first and only shooting and homicide in Minneapolis in the year 2026
January 7, 2026 at 10:31 PM
Minnesota Public Radio says today marks the first and only shooting and homicide in Minneapolis in the year 2026
Made comments on YT and IG about #minneapolismurder .
1. Bot responses outnumber human responses.
2. Bots are consistently using the word "liar" to defend 'don't believe your eyes and ears' positions across platforms, something I haven't seen before.
3. Bots make me question why humans would use […]
1. Bot responses outnumber human responses.
2. Bots are consistently using the word "liar" to defend 'don't believe your eyes and ears' positions across platforms, something I haven't seen before.
3. Bots make me question why humans would use […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
January 8, 2026 at 5:15 AM
Made comments on YT and IG about #minneapolismurder .
1. Bot responses outnumber human responses.
2. Bots are consistently using the word "liar" to defend 'don't believe your eyes and ears' positions across platforms, something I haven't seen before.
3. Bots make me question why humans would use […]
1. Bot responses outnumber human responses.
2. Bots are consistently using the word "liar" to defend 'don't believe your eyes and ears' positions across platforms, something I haven't seen before.
3. Bots make me question why humans would use […]
Reposted by Rob Bellinger
#minneapolis public schools have canceled school tomorrow and Friday because #ice goons murdered a US citizen and are terrorizing the city.
January 8, 2026 at 4:22 AM
#minneapolis public schools have canceled school tomorrow and Friday because #ice goons murdered a US citizen and are terrorizing the city.
Suddenly the CTTF (Citywide Traffic Task Force) is staffed again and pulling drivers over for red light violations and illegal turns. I haven't seen this since before the pandemic.
#nyc #safestreets #mayormamdami
#nyc #safestreets #mayormamdami
January 6, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Suddenly the CTTF (Citywide Traffic Task Force) is staffed again and pulling drivers over for red light violations and illegal turns. I haven't seen this since before the pandemic.
#nyc #safestreets #mayormamdami
#nyc #safestreets #mayormamdami
FB has been trying to claw its way back to relevance by "suggesting" posts from its many groups -- which are full of valuable insider knowledge, much like late 90s AOL message boards.
if you join the groups, you start seeing threads started by AI profiles -- they often have attractive […]
if you join the groups, you start seeing threads started by AI profiles -- they often have attractive […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
January 6, 2026 at 2:15 AM
FB has been trying to claw its way back to relevance by "suggesting" posts from its many groups -- which are full of valuable insider knowledge, much like late 90s AOL message boards.
if you join the groups, you start seeing threads started by AI profiles -- they often have attractive […]
if you join the groups, you start seeing threads started by AI profiles -- they often have attractive […]
Don't forget that they are also pursuing every possible lithium reserve. Oil just goes first.
January 5, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Don't forget that they are also pursuing every possible lithium reserve. Oil just goes first.
Extreme cognitive dissonance of reading analysis on here all day then seeing Venezuelan-American friends celebrating on IG
January 4, 2026 at 3:04 AM
Extreme cognitive dissonance of reading analysis on here all day then seeing Venezuelan-American friends celebrating on IG
Reposted by Rob Bellinger
In case anyone didn't notice, the DOJ has charged Maduro with the exact same crimes the former president of Honduras, Hernandez, was tried and convicted for.
The same tried and convicted former prez that Trump took a bribe to fully pardon.
Anyone doubt the same isn't coming for Maduro?
The same tried and convicted former prez that Trump took a bribe to fully pardon.
Anyone doubt the same isn't coming for Maduro?
January 3, 2026 at 7:51 PM
In case anyone didn't notice, the DOJ has charged Maduro with the exact same crimes the former president of Honduras, Hernandez, was tried and convicted for.
The same tried and convicted former prez that Trump took a bribe to fully pardon.
Anyone doubt the same isn't coming for Maduro?
The same tried and convicted former prez that Trump took a bribe to fully pardon.
Anyone doubt the same isn't coming for Maduro?
Reposted by Rob Bellinger
Uncomfortable truth: When the President of the United States goes on television and says we’re going to be “very strongly involved” in another nation’s oil industry, it feeds the worst global perception of America—that we don’t show up for democracy, we show up for resources. That perception […]
Original post on mastodon.social
mastodon.social
January 3, 2026 at 5:09 PM
Uncomfortable truth: When the President of the United States goes on television and says we’re going to be “very strongly involved” in another nation’s oil industry, it feeds the worst global perception of America—that we don’t show up for democracy, we show up for resources. That perception […]
stop the steal
January 3, 2026 at 2:46 PM
stop the steal
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#happynewyear. This is the 4th New Year I've entered with the #fediverse. It really feels like a town square or community center, just like social media is supposed to be like, imo.
Being homebound, when I log on to the Fediverse, it is me "going to town." I go with you to your concerts, I hike […]
Being homebound, when I log on to the Fediverse, it is me "going to town." I go with you to your concerts, I hike […]
Original post on oldfriends.live
oldfriends.live
January 1, 2026 at 7:25 AM
#happynewyear. This is the 4th New Year I've entered with the #fediverse. It really feels like a town square or community center, just like social media is supposed to be like, imo.
Being homebound, when I log on to the Fediverse, it is me "going to town." I go with you to your concerts, I hike […]
Being homebound, when I log on to the Fediverse, it is me "going to town." I go with you to your concerts, I hike […]
I am working today, but Tabby is not.
#catsofmastodon
#catsofmastodon
January 2, 2026 at 8:39 PM
I am working today, but Tabby is not.
#catsofmastodon
#catsofmastodon
We paid for #amtrak tix to avoid cars and then the train in front of us hit a car on the tracks in the very last stretch of travel
#carsruineverything
#carsruineverything
December 27, 2025 at 2:17 AM
We paid for #amtrak tix to avoid cars and then the train in front of us hit a car on the tracks in the very last stretch of travel
#carsruineverything
#carsruineverything
[Nando's chicken]
One great benefit to Christmas in the DC exurbs is the availability of Nando's
#foodstodon #food #nandos
One great benefit to Christmas in the DC exurbs is the availability of Nando's
#foodstodon #food #nandos
December 26, 2025 at 8:56 PM
[Nando's chicken]
One great benefit to Christmas in the DC exurbs is the availability of Nando's
#foodstodon #food #nandos
One great benefit to Christmas in the DC exurbs is the availability of Nando's
#foodstodon #food #nandos
Just transferred from an #amtrak #empireservice train, where every passenger was doing nothing, to a #northeastcorridor train, where every passenger is working.
December 24, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Just transferred from an #amtrak #empireservice train, where every passenger was doing nothing, to a #northeastcorridor train, where every passenger is working.
Takes break from work, sees that the US is now starting a war with Denmark
December 22, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Takes break from work, sees that the US is now starting a war with Denmark