Scott Cranfill
@scottcranfill.com
Web developer, gamer, musician, jelly bean reviewer
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November 12, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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Pains me to say, but there are many cowards currently at NASA that are conceding in advance to authoritarian demands.
NASA is sinking its flagship science center during the government shutdown — and may be breaking the law in the process, critics say
"There is just a general acknowledgement that a lot of what is happening is illegal…"
www.space.com
October 31, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Pains me to say, but there are many cowards currently at NASA that are conceding in advance to authoritarian demands.
The greatest trick the devil (Bill Gates) ever played was choosing backslash for the path separator in Windows and infecting the collective consciousness with that term.
October 31, 2025 at 2:03 PM
The greatest trick the devil (Bill Gates) ever played was choosing backslash for the path separator in Windows and infecting the collective consciousness with that term.
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TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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The official home of the Python Programming Language
www.python.org
October 27, 2025 at 2:47 PM
TLDR; The PSF has made the decision to put our community and our shared diversity, equity, and inclusion values ahead of seeking $1.5M in new revenue. Please read and share. pyfound.blogspot.com/2025/10/NSF-...
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“oh here, i have it queued up on this tablet for you already”
how i expect reporters to reply to the “havent seen it” replies from republicans
how i expect reporters to reply to the “havent seen it” replies from republicans
October 19, 2025 at 4:15 PM
“oh here, i have it queued up on this tablet for you already”
how i expect reporters to reply to the “havent seen it” replies from republicans
how i expect reporters to reply to the “havent seen it” replies from republicans
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if the president does something so awful it would be indecent to describe and ask about then you very obviously need to describe and ask about it, thats the entire job
October 19, 2025 at 4:12 PM
if the president does something so awful it would be indecent to describe and ask about then you very obviously need to describe and ask about it, thats the entire job
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as far as just messaging goes that video is probably the most embarrassing thing any president has done on the world stage in my life
and the fact that the sunday shows wont even describe it? total abdication of their responsibility
and the fact that the sunday shows wont even describe it? total abdication of their responsibility
October 19, 2025 at 4:11 PM
as far as just messaging goes that video is probably the most embarrassing thing any president has done on the world stage in my life
and the fact that the sunday shows wont even describe it? total abdication of their responsibility
and the fact that the sunday shows wont even describe it? total abdication of their responsibility
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We had a great Wagtail meetup today at DjangoConUS! So glad we got to meet new folks, connect with old friends, and get everyone's feedback on Wagtail! 💜✨
September 10, 2025 at 10:26 PM
We had a great Wagtail meetup today at DjangoConUS! So glad we got to meet new folks, connect with old friends, and get everyone's feedback on Wagtail! 💜✨
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"Website design is my passion." americabydesign.gov
August 25, 2025 at 1:01 AM
"Website design is my passion." americabydesign.gov
That's a good line!
But more importantly, this is sure to be a good course. I had the privilege of receiving some live JavaScript training from Mat and his colleagues about a decade ago, and he's a great teacher.
But more importantly, this is sure to be a good course. I had the privilege of receiving some live JavaScript training from Mat and his colleagues about a decade ago, and he's a great teacher.
Only one week left to pre-order JavaScript for Everyone and get £100 off the full price of £249.
Until next Tuesday, £149 ($200) will get you a whole seat—BUT YOU'LL ONLY NEED THE EDGE.
bsky.app/profile/wil....
Until next Tuesday, £149 ($200) will get you a whole seat—BUT YOU'LL ONLY NEED THE EDGE.
bsky.app/profile/wil....
JavaScript for Everyone is a course designed to teach you not just the how, but the why of JavaScript — the kind of deep-magic knowledge that can otherwise take years to develop.
For the next two weeks, you can pre-order for £149, saving £100 off the full price of £249.
piccalil.li/javascript-f...
For the next two weeks, you can pre-order for £149, saving £100 off the full price of £249.
piccalil.li/javascript-f...
August 19, 2025 at 3:20 PM
That's a good line!
But more importantly, this is sure to be a good course. I had the privilege of receiving some live JavaScript training from Mat and his colleagues about a decade ago, and he's a great teacher.
But more importantly, this is sure to be a good course. I had the privilege of receiving some live JavaScript training from Mat and his colleagues about a decade ago, and he's a great teacher.
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The DC Cir majority lifts the ban on firing CFPB staff bc there was “no…statement, written or oral, purporting to shut down the CFPB” & noting the gov’t “does not claim the power to ‘shut down’ the CFPB.”
But then AG Bondi tweets out: actually, that’s been the plan all along!
x.com/agpambondi/s...
But then AG Bondi tweets out: actually, that’s been the plan all along!
x.com/agpambondi/s...
August 15, 2025 at 7:06 PM
The DC Cir majority lifts the ban on firing CFPB staff bc there was “no…statement, written or oral, purporting to shut down the CFPB” & noting the gov’t “does not claim the power to ‘shut down’ the CFPB.”
But then AG Bondi tweets out: actually, that’s been the plan all along!
x.com/agpambondi/s...
But then AG Bondi tweets out: actually, that’s been the plan all along!
x.com/agpambondi/s...
Apropos of… something :)
August 6, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Apropos of… something :)
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Thank you 💚 for such a lovely response to Django’s 20th birthday! We received 63 new donations since, of which 12 are recurring 🫶
There’s only a few days left to meet our goal of 200 new donors with $20 or more – can you help us support #Django? #DjangoBirthday
There’s only a few days left to meet our goal of 200 new donors with $20 or more – can you help us support #Django? #DjangoBirthday
August 1, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Thank you 💚 for such a lovely response to Django’s 20th birthday! We received 63 new donations since, of which 12 are recurring 🫶
There’s only a few days left to meet our goal of 200 new donors with $20 or more – can you help us support #Django? #DjangoBirthday
There’s only a few days left to meet our goal of 200 new donors with $20 or more – can you help us support #Django? #DjangoBirthday
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Please enjoy this turtle being given the gift of speed, and immediately using it to chase a kitty
July 20, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Please enjoy this turtle being given the gift of speed, and immediately using it to chase a kitty
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Happy 20th birthday Django!
I'm celebrating by publishing an annotated version of the talk I gave about Django's Origins ten years ago at Django's 10th birthday party in Lawrence, Kansas
https://simonwillison.net/2025/Jul/13/django-birthday/
I'm celebrating by publishing an annotated version of the talk I gave about Django's Origins ten years ago at Django's 10th birthday party in Lawrence, Kansas
https://simonwillison.net/2025/Jul/13/django-birthday/
Happy 20th birthday Django! Here’s my talk on Django Origins from Django’s 10th
Today is the 20th anniversary of the first commit to the public Django repository! Ten years ago we threw a multi-day 10th birthday party for Django back in its birthtown …
simonwillison.net
July 13, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Happy 20th birthday Django!
I'm celebrating by publishing an annotated version of the talk I gave about Django's Origins ten years ago at Django's 10th birthday party in Lawrence, Kansas
https://simonwillison.net/2025/Jul/13/django-birthday/
I'm celebrating by publishing an annotated version of the talk I gave about Django's Origins ten years ago at Django's 10th birthday party in Lawrence, Kansas
https://simonwillison.net/2025/Jul/13/django-birthday/
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Happy 20th birthday Django! 💝🎂🎉
www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025/...
Our open source journey started 20 years ago today, on July 13th 2005. Come celebrate this big milestone at one of our many community events this year
#Python #Django #OpenSource #DjangoBirthday
www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025/...
Our open source journey started 20 years ago today, on July 13th 2005. Come celebrate this big milestone at one of our many community events this year
#Python #Django #OpenSource #DjangoBirthday
Happy 20th birthday Django!
Posted by Thibaud Colas & Benjamin Balder Bach on July 13, 2025
www.djangoproject.com
July 13, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Happy 20th birthday Django! 💝🎂🎉
www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025/...
Our open source journey started 20 years ago today, on July 13th 2005. Come celebrate this big milestone at one of our many community events this year
#Python #Django #OpenSource #DjangoBirthday
www.djangoproject.com/weblog/2025/...
Our open source journey started 20 years ago today, on July 13th 2005. Come celebrate this big milestone at one of our many community events this year
#Python #Django #OpenSource #DjangoBirthday
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This is an overt cash bribe to a sitting president, and we’ve apparently sunk so far that nobody involved feels any shame or questions whether they’ll get away with it.
This may sound old fashioned, but again it’s worth saying. 60 Minutes did nothing wrong. This is a payoff for merger approval.
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/b...
www.nytimes.com/2025/07/02/b...
Paramount to Pay Trump $16 Million to Settle ‘60 Minutes’ Lawsuit
www.nytimes.com
July 2, 2025 at 12:23 PM
This is an overt cash bribe to a sitting president, and we’ve apparently sunk so far that nobody involved feels any shame or questions whether they’ll get away with it.
Seems like most people quoting/replying to this are missing that he said the showers are for the STAFF.
"And then, of course, you also have stuff for the staff that work here. So, we've got laundry facilities, we've got showers … there you see the shower and bath facilities."
"And then, of course, you also have stuff for the staff that work here. So, we've got laundry facilities, we've got showers … there you see the shower and bath facilities."
Ron DeSantis on his new camp for migrants: "We've got showers. There you see the shower and bath facilities."
June 27, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Seems like most people quoting/replying to this are missing that he said the showers are for the STAFF.
"And then, of course, you also have stuff for the staff that work here. So, we've got laundry facilities, we've got showers … there you see the shower and bath facilities."
"And then, of course, you also have stuff for the staff that work here. So, we've got laundry facilities, we've got showers … there you see the shower and bath facilities."
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Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, in dissent, on the Court's ruling on universal injunctions and birthright citizenship:
"The Court’s decision to permit the Executive to violate the Constitution with respect to anyone who has not yet sued is an existential threat to the rule of law."
"The Court’s decision to permit the Executive to violate the Constitution with respect to anyone who has not yet sued is an existential threat to the rule of law."
June 27, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, in dissent, on the Court's ruling on universal injunctions and birthright citizenship:
"The Court’s decision to permit the Executive to violate the Constitution with respect to anyone who has not yet sued is an existential threat to the rule of law."
"The Court’s decision to permit the Executive to violate the Constitution with respect to anyone who has not yet sued is an existential threat to the rule of law."
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I still can't get past the idea that people in America are now supposed to accept that this is a valid form of law enforcement and just assume it's fine when random dudes in groups with face-coverings, no ID, no warrant, & no uniform grab people off the street and force them into unmarked vehicles
Not an original point but worth saying again - there is not a single element in this picture that identifies any of these folks as law enforcement agents. No badges, no uniforms, no vests. Out of context it just looks like a bunch of random guys are kidnapping a mayoral candidate.
Breaking News: Brad Lander, the New York City comptroller who is running for mayor, was detained by ICE agents at an immigration court as he tried to escort a migrant out of the courthouse to prevent his arrest. nyti.ms/4jWkANE
June 17, 2025 at 6:59 PM
I still can't get past the idea that people in America are now supposed to accept that this is a valid form of law enforcement and just assume it's fine when random dudes in groups with face-coverings, no ID, no warrant, & no uniform grab people off the street and force them into unmarked vehicles
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Say what?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
‘Extremely disturbing and unethical’: new rules allow VA doctors to refuse to treat Democrats, unmarried veterans
Trump order allows VA staff to decline providing healthcare to patients based on political affiliation or marital status
www.theguardian.com
June 16, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Say what?
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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NEW: A data broker owned by major airlines sold domestic US flight data to DHS, telling the dept. not to disclose that, according to records obtained by @404media.co—copublished in partnership with @wired.com. No paywall bc FOIA @josephcox.bsky.social w/ the scoop: www.wired.com/story/airlin...
Airlines Don’t Want You to Know They Sold Your Flight Data to DHS
A contract obtained by 404 Media shows that an airline-owned data broker forbids the feds from revealing it sold them detailed passenger data.
www.wired.com
June 10, 2025 at 1:19 PM
NEW: A data broker owned by major airlines sold domestic US flight data to DHS, telling the dept. not to disclose that, according to records obtained by @404media.co—copublished in partnership with @wired.com. No paywall bc FOIA @josephcox.bsky.social w/ the scoop: www.wired.com/story/airlin...