Andie
@saltandsea.bsky.social
From Midwest to the PNW. Lover of food, wine, art, music, travel, fitness, animals, woke AF childless dog lady. 🌻
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We kept saying trumps second term will be worse and it is. But honestly, I get no pleasure from being right. It’s so soul crushing to watch how stupid everything is.
March 21, 2025 at 12:31 PM
We kept saying trumps second term will be worse and it is. But honestly, I get no pleasure from being right. It’s so soul crushing to watch how stupid everything is.
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The National Weather Service is facing significant staffing cuts and has temporarily reduced weather balloon launches at several sites. These balloons are a key tool used by meteorologists to gather data for weather forecast models.
March 21, 2025 at 7:03 PM
The National Weather Service is facing significant staffing cuts and has temporarily reduced weather balloon launches at several sites. These balloons are a key tool used by meteorologists to gather data for weather forecast models.
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NEW: At least three more DOJ Public Integrity Unit senior officials have resigned after meeting with Emil Bove on the Eric Adams case. Five in Public Integrity overall.
That’s six officials who resigned, triple the number that happened during the Saturday Night Massacre.
That’s six officials who resigned, triple the number that happened during the Saturday Night Massacre.
February 13, 2025 at 11:01 PM
NEW: At least three more DOJ Public Integrity Unit senior officials have resigned after meeting with Emil Bove on the Eric Adams case. Five in Public Integrity overall.
That’s six officials who resigned, triple the number that happened during the Saturday Night Massacre.
That’s six officials who resigned, triple the number that happened during the Saturday Night Massacre.
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Normalize pronouncing DOGE as DOUCHE.
February 8, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Normalize pronouncing DOGE as DOUCHE.
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This is hilarious. I especially like the annexation of Green Bay and the mystery Mississippi River announcement.
🚨 BREAKING: Illinois Governor JB Pritzker says he’s going to rename Lake Michigan to “Lake Illinois.”
EPIC TRUMP TROLL!!! 🤣
EPIC TRUMP TROLL!!! 🤣
February 7, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This is hilarious. I especially like the annexation of Green Bay and the mystery Mississippi River announcement.
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Excellent post
January 27, 2025 at 12:33 AM
Excellent post
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My heart is broken. Mostly I've been angry lately, but today I'm just very very sad.
We are losing everything that makes America great and replacing it with hate and stupidity.
The America I know and love will never be the same.
I'm so very very sad. This is a tragic loss.
We are losing everything that makes America great and replacing it with hate and stupidity.
The America I know and love will never be the same.
I'm so very very sad. This is a tragic loss.
January 16, 2025 at 1:29 AM
My heart is broken. Mostly I've been angry lately, but today I'm just very very sad.
We are losing everything that makes America great and replacing it with hate and stupidity.
The America I know and love will never be the same.
I'm so very very sad. This is a tragic loss.
We are losing everything that makes America great and replacing it with hate and stupidity.
The America I know and love will never be the same.
I'm so very very sad. This is a tragic loss.
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For all the “it’ll never happen here” folks.
Maybe open your eyes. They wanted to ban 1984 because it’s a blueprint.
Maybe open your eyes. They wanted to ban 1984 because it’s a blueprint.
⚠️ In response to Musk changing the X algorithm to deboost negative content, people asked Grok what is considered “negative” and were told:
• Criticism of the government
• Commentary about misinformation
• Suggestion the public is being manipulated
• Attacks against powerful people or institutions
• Criticism of the government
• Commentary about misinformation
• Suggestion the public is being manipulated
• Attacks against powerful people or institutions
![Answer
Under the new algorithm, posts by [redacted] could be considered too
negative might include those that express strong dissent against established narratives or institutions, or those that portray a very bleak or cynical view of societal or political outcomes. Here are some examples based on posts found on X:
• Posts that directly attack or insult powerful figures or institutions could be seen as too negative, especially if they suggest systemic manipulation or deceit. This includes posts that question official narratives or imply widespread misinformation by political influencers.
• Comments on the manipulation of public sentiment or the encouragement of negative social behaviors, like casual sadism or misinformation, would likely be viewed negatively under an algorithm designed to reduce the spread of content that could be seen as objectionable or divisive.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gvda6fem6r7selm4gzjjww4a/bafkreiapqtacqylbomifj7xltpfszng5mgohvobnovdjrutbytm5d655aq@jpeg)
![If X wants to limit reach for [redacted] negative posts, what are the top 5 examples of posts of hers that X considers negative?
Answer
X might consider limiting the reach of C posts based on the following examples, which could be perceived as negative or controversial:
1. Criticism of Government Actions: A post where she describes actions by the US and UK governments as
"unforgivable malfeasance" could be seen as highly critical and potentially inflammatory. This kind of statement might be flagged for its political nature and could be interpreted as negative by X's algorithms or moderation policies.
2. Commentary on Social Media Misinformation: Her post about people who downplayed the USS Liberty story while pushing another narrative suggests a critique of selective information dissemination. This could be viewed as negative if it's seen as promoting conspiracy theories or misinformation.
Accusations Against Public Figures: Mentioning Joel Kaplan's collaboration with the Israeli government to restrict criticism on social media platforms might be viewed negatively due to its accusatory tone towards individuals or entities. Such posts can be controversial and might trigger moderation for potentially spreading unverified claims.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:gvda6fem6r7selm4gzjjww4a/bafkreictojvsrghhm3cju3cp5cbvxxd2uf4fqdayafta2xaflshdec5xnu@jpeg)
January 5, 2025 at 11:54 PM
For all the “it’ll never happen here” folks.
Maybe open your eyes. They wanted to ban 1984 because it’s a blueprint.
Maybe open your eyes. They wanted to ban 1984 because it’s a blueprint.
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Can we just admit that we NEED immigrants for our economy to run, from agriculture to high tech?
We’re a goddamn nation of immigrants, aren’t we? Let’s be proud of our immigrant heritage!
We’re a goddamn nation of immigrants, aren’t we? Let’s be proud of our immigrant heritage!
December 28, 2024 at 9:28 PM
Can we just admit that we NEED immigrants for our economy to run, from agriculture to high tech?
We’re a goddamn nation of immigrants, aren’t we? Let’s be proud of our immigrant heritage!
We’re a goddamn nation of immigrants, aren’t we? Let’s be proud of our immigrant heritage!
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We have a new baby Orca in Puget Sound, Washington!
📸Padmini Harchandrai
📸Padmini Harchandrai
December 26, 2024 at 2:16 AM
We have a new baby Orca in Puget Sound, Washington!
📸Padmini Harchandrai
📸Padmini Harchandrai
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The irony is thick here.
December 24, 2024 at 9:37 PM
The irony is thick here.
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Earnest post, but: a thing I like here is it’s okay to have moments of happiness in public without being broadly scolded, and I believe that sustaining this kind of humanity will be very important as we resist fascism.
We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive
We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive
November 12, 2024 at 1:22 AM
Earnest post, but: a thing I like here is it’s okay to have moments of happiness in public without being broadly scolded, and I believe that sustaining this kind of humanity will be very important as we resist fascism.
We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive
We have to sustain each other. Making joy isn’t denial, it’s how we will survive
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Republicans cut $200 million in funding for childhood cancer research, but please tell me more about how “pro-life” they are, won’t you.
December 20, 2024 at 4:42 AM
Republicans cut $200 million in funding for childhood cancer research, but please tell me more about how “pro-life” they are, won’t you.
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This is why I support DEI. The existing system operates to exclude women and minorities. Period.
December 15, 2024 at 4:11 PM
This is why I support DEI. The existing system operates to exclude women and minorities. Period.
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NC Republicans overrode a veto from outgoing Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, passing SB 382, a controversial bill that systematically strips key powers from several statewide offices voters elected Democrats to in this year's election.
The GOP hates democracy.
www.rawstory.com/north-caroli...
The GOP hates democracy.
www.rawstory.com/north-caroli...
North Carolina GOP overrules governor to strip newly elected Democrats of power
North Carolina Republicans overrode a veto from outgoing Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper on Wednesday, passing SB 382, a controversial bill that systematically strips key powers from several statewide offi...
www.rawstory.com
December 12, 2024 at 1:11 AM
NC Republicans overrode a veto from outgoing Democratic Gov. Roy Cooper, passing SB 382, a controversial bill that systematically strips key powers from several statewide offices voters elected Democrats to in this year's election.
The GOP hates democracy.
www.rawstory.com/north-caroli...
The GOP hates democracy.
www.rawstory.com/north-caroli...
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all i'm saying is it would've been nice to have this healthcare policy discussion *before* we gave a trifecta to the party that tried to strip coverage from tens of millions of people last time they were in power
December 7, 2024 at 1:10 AM
all i'm saying is it would've been nice to have this healthcare policy discussion *before* we gave a trifecta to the party that tried to strip coverage from tens of millions of people last time they were in power
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Have you been here? The view serves as a reminder of what we are working to protect.
December 4, 2024 at 1:43 AM
Have you been here? The view serves as a reminder of what we are working to protect.
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"We cannot continue to participate in the social network feed of a man who proclaims the death of the media and therefore of journalists... X is a platform that no longer serves the public interest at all, but the special ideological and financial interests of its owner and his political allies"
European Federation of Journalists to stop posting content on X
The EFJ represents over 295,000 journalists in 44 countries.
www.thelondoneconomic.com
December 2, 2024 at 3:12 PM
"We cannot continue to participate in the social network feed of a man who proclaims the death of the media and therefore of journalists... X is a platform that no longer serves the public interest at all, but the special ideological and financial interests of its owner and his political allies"
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It shouldn’t be ignored that Kash Patel chose to plead the Fifth in response to a grand jury subpoena over the Mar-a-Lago classified documents.
He only testified, involuntarily, after being granted immunity.
Think about that. Trump’s FBI nominee pled the Fifth in response to a DOJ subpoena.
He only testified, involuntarily, after being granted immunity.
Think about that. Trump’s FBI nominee pled the Fifth in response to a DOJ subpoena.
December 3, 2024 at 3:16 PM
It shouldn’t be ignored that Kash Patel chose to plead the Fifth in response to a grand jury subpoena over the Mar-a-Lago classified documents.
He only testified, involuntarily, after being granted immunity.
Think about that. Trump’s FBI nominee pled the Fifth in response to a DOJ subpoena.
He only testified, involuntarily, after being granted immunity.
Think about that. Trump’s FBI nominee pled the Fifth in response to a DOJ subpoena.
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I love this idea that Biden pardoning Hunter will somehow ‘justify’ or ‘excuse’ Trump pardoning the Jan 6th prisoners, ignoring the fact that:
1. Trump had promised to pardon them long before Biden did this.
2. There is nothing comparable between Hunter’s crimes & their crimes.
1. Trump had promised to pardon them long before Biden did this.
2. There is nothing comparable between Hunter’s crimes & their crimes.
December 2, 2024 at 2:07 PM
I love this idea that Biden pardoning Hunter will somehow ‘justify’ or ‘excuse’ Trump pardoning the Jan 6th prisoners, ignoring the fact that:
1. Trump had promised to pardon them long before Biden did this.
2. There is nothing comparable between Hunter’s crimes & their crimes.
1. Trump had promised to pardon them long before Biden did this.
2. There is nothing comparable between Hunter’s crimes & their crimes.
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Trump will gladly hurt his supporters for the satisfaction of destroying something Biden created. Anything he can't destroy, he'll take credit for.
So Republicans want to kill the Inflation Reduction Act as part of the new budget in order to help offset the tax cuts they have planned.
Ironically 9 out of the top 10 states getting clean energy jobs are Republican led states.
Ironically 9 out of the top 10 states getting clean energy jobs are Republican led states.
December 2, 2024 at 12:02 AM
Trump will gladly hurt his supporters for the satisfaction of destroying something Biden created. Anything he can't destroy, he'll take credit for.
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MAGA brains to explode in 5, 4…
BREAKING: President Biden has officially pardoned his son, Hunter Biden. His full statement is below. I fully agree with this decision!
December 2, 2024 at 12:37 AM
MAGA brains to explode in 5, 4…
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She also wrote: “I have no respect for any man that belittles, lies, cheats, sleeps around and uses women for his own power and ego. You are that man (and have been for years) and as your mother, it pains me and embarrasses me to say that, but it is the sad, sad truth.”
November 30, 2024 at 3:13 AM
She also wrote: “I have no respect for any man that belittles, lies, cheats, sleeps around and uses women for his own power and ego. You are that man (and have been for years) and as your mother, it pains me and embarrasses me to say that, but it is the sad, sad truth.”