David Cross
@solvingforpattern.bsky.social
Husband, father, grandpa, retired prof; Wendell Berry is my muse. Fighting the long retreat as best I can.
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Every time you capitulate to a bully, they'll come back at you twice as brutally.
If you didn't learn this life lesson in third grade, GTFO of the US Senate.
If you didn't learn this life lesson in third grade, GTFO of the US Senate.
November 10, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Every time you capitulate to a bully, they'll come back at you twice as brutally.
If you didn't learn this life lesson in third grade, GTFO of the US Senate.
If you didn't learn this life lesson in third grade, GTFO of the US Senate.
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This is an actual photo of Senile Satan leaving Florida today. They forgot to close the trunk.
November 10, 2025 at 4:46 AM
This is an actual photo of Senile Satan leaving Florida today. They forgot to close the trunk.
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There’s still time to call senators. Let me explain. Sorry not sorry about the cat. He’s also really upset about this deal.
November 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
There’s still time to call senators. Let me explain. Sorry not sorry about the cat. He’s also really upset about this deal.
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From street marches to court battles to the ballot box - we’ve challenged the power of this exceptionally unpopular president.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
November 10, 2025 at 8:53 PM
From street marches to court battles to the ballot box - we’ve challenged the power of this exceptionally unpopular president.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
The lesson from each success we've had is that we need to ramp the political pressure up, always up, not back down, now more than ever.
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Gutted by the Dems caving after the blue-wave wins of last week? Sick & tired of us snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? I hear you! Might I suggest you calm yourself, relax, take a deep, cleansing breath... then see if this photo of 2 pandas cuddling is of any help.
November 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Gutted by the Dems caving after the blue-wave wins of last week? Sick & tired of us snatching defeat from the jaws of victory? I hear you! Might I suggest you calm yourself, relax, take a deep, cleansing breath... then see if this photo of 2 pandas cuddling is of any help.
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Anti-ICE protesters held an 80’s-themed yoga class outside the Portland ICE facility.
November 10, 2025 at 3:38 AM
Anti-ICE protesters held an 80’s-themed yoga class outside the Portland ICE facility.
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This is so insane. #MedicareForAllNOW
November 10, 2025 at 4:02 AM
This is so insane. #MedicareForAllNOW
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Spotted on my walk. A sign of hope.
November 10, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Spotted on my walk. A sign of hope.
The Post-Cold War Era Is Over. What Should We Call This New One? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/o...
Opinion | The Post-Cold War Era Is Over. What Should We Call This New One?
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November 10, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The Post-Cold War Era Is Over. What Should We Call This New One? www.nytimes.com/2025/11/10/o...
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Today in History:
On Nov. 10, 1898
In Wilmington, North Carolina, a mob of 2,000 white supremacists killed dozens of African Americans, burned Black-owned businesses and forced the mayor to resign at gunpoint, before installing their own mayor in what became known as the “Wilmington Coup.”
On Nov. 10, 1898
In Wilmington, North Carolina, a mob of 2,000 white supremacists killed dozens of African Americans, burned Black-owned businesses and forced the mayor to resign at gunpoint, before installing their own mayor in what became known as the “Wilmington Coup.”
November 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Today in History:
On Nov. 10, 1898
In Wilmington, North Carolina, a mob of 2,000 white supremacists killed dozens of African Americans, burned Black-owned businesses and forced the mayor to resign at gunpoint, before installing their own mayor in what became known as the “Wilmington Coup.”
On Nov. 10, 1898
In Wilmington, North Carolina, a mob of 2,000 white supremacists killed dozens of African Americans, burned Black-owned businesses and forced the mayor to resign at gunpoint, before installing their own mayor in what became known as the “Wilmington Coup.”
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The corruption never ends
November 10, 2025 at 4:54 AM
The corruption never ends
Just finished James Somers’s essay, Open Mind (New Yorker, Nov 10, 2025), and am blown away by not only the quality of his journalism, but also its topic: An evaluation of the thesis that AI is thinking. Read it if you can get it.
November 10, 2025 at 9:24 PM
Just finished James Somers’s essay, Open Mind (New Yorker, Nov 10, 2025), and am blown away by not only the quality of his journalism, but also its topic: An evaluation of the thesis that AI is thinking. Read it if you can get it.
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Q: So Dr Oz said that--
JEFFRIES: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr Oz seriously.
JEFFRIES: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr Oz seriously.
November 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Q: So Dr Oz said that--
JEFFRIES: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr Oz seriously.
JEFFRIES: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr Oz seriously.
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Making fun of our neighborhoods and communities is disgusting.
Greg Bovino and his masked agents are not here to make Chicago safer. As children are tear gassed and U.S. citizens detained, they are posing for photo ops and producing reality TV moments. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
Greg Bovino and his masked agents are not here to make Chicago safer. As children are tear gassed and U.S. citizens detained, they are posing for photo ops and producing reality TV moments. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
Border Patrol Agents Pose At The Bean For Apparent Photo Op
The photo op came after agents tear-gassed a Little Village street and were spotted in the area numerous times. At the Bean, one agent shouted, "Everyone say, 'Little Village!'"
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November 10, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Making fun of our neighborhoods and communities is disgusting.
Greg Bovino and his masked agents are not here to make Chicago safer. As children are tear gassed and U.S. citizens detained, they are posing for photo ops and producing reality TV moments. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
Greg Bovino and his masked agents are not here to make Chicago safer. As children are tear gassed and U.S. citizens detained, they are posing for photo ops and producing reality TV moments. blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/10/b...
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November 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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i find every story about costco's brand strategy and overall approach completely fascinating.
Why Costco Went All in on Kirkland — and How It Paid Off | WSJ Case Study
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November 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
i find every story about costco's brand strategy and overall approach completely fascinating.
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A vile country isn't a country that can't feed its children, a vile country is a country that *won't* feed its children.
November 10, 2025 at 5:35 PM
A vile country isn't a country that can't feed its children, a vile country is a country that *won't* feed its children.
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Reporter: Dr Oz said that—
Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.
Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.
November 10, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Reporter: Dr Oz said that—
Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.
Jeffries: Who? Nobody who is serious in this country takes Dr. Oz seriously… I’m not going to respond to any comments from randos like Dr. Oz who is woefully unqualified.
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One of the many problems with the elected leadership of the Democratic Party right now is that most of us have no idea why they are doing what they are (apparently) doing. Why would they cave *right now* for essentially nothing? What is the logic, even if it's dogshit logic? Totally unclear. 1/2
November 9, 2025 at 10:55 PM
One of the many problems with the elected leadership of the Democratic Party right now is that most of us have no idea why they are doing what they are (apparently) doing. Why would they cave *right now* for essentially nothing? What is the logic, even if it's dogshit logic? Totally unclear. 1/2
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In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
November 10, 2025 at 5:43 PM
In response to this claim that the "strategy didn't work."
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
The people were on our side. We were building momentum to help save our democracy. We could have won - the premium increase notices were just starting.
And giving in now will embolden him. Things will likely get worse.
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So they are ending the Shutdown until January 30th? WTF is wrong with the US government? This is not how serious leaders treat their citizens. That's shit.
November 10, 2025 at 12:42 AM
So they are ending the Shutdown until January 30th? WTF is wrong with the US government? This is not how serious leaders treat their citizens. That's shit.
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We just won on Tuesday…
JFC
JFC
November 10, 2025 at 2:58 AM
We just won on Tuesday…
JFC
JFC