That Other Dude
@theotherdude.bsky.social
This Dude Stands with Ukraine on that other platform. Writer, cybersecurity/OSINT, slayer of trolls, susser of bots, chef, Cubs fan, member of the first work 'til you die generation, watching this shit with disbelief.
Also, I know things about stuff.
Also, I know things about stuff.
Or after a rain, when the wildflowers bloom.
November 28, 2025 at 2:20 AM
Or after a rain, when the wildflowers bloom.
You haven't really seen Monument Valley until you've seen it dusted with snow.
November 28, 2025 at 2:18 AM
You haven't really seen Monument Valley until you've seen it dusted with snow.
The first thing my Bloodhound, Mona, would do every day is lie in the sun. The Texas sun. And she was black & tan, all black on top.
When she came in after an hour or so, she was a big, furry space heater. Whatever she added to my A/C bill was totally worth it.
When she came in after an hour or so, she was a big, furry space heater. Whatever she added to my A/C bill was totally worth it.
November 27, 2025 at 2:32 AM
The first thing my Bloodhound, Mona, would do every day is lie in the sun. The Texas sun. And she was black & tan, all black on top.
When she came in after an hour or so, she was a big, furry space heater. Whatever she added to my A/C bill was totally worth it.
When she came in after an hour or so, she was a big, furry space heater. Whatever she added to my A/C bill was totally worth it.
Witkoff tells Ushakov that whatever you do, don't talk about the reality of the situation. Instead, go with (unfounded) sunshine and light.
November 26, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Witkoff tells Ushakov that whatever you do, don't talk about the reality of the situation. Instead, go with (unfounded) sunshine and light.
Witkoff starts off by advising Ushakov to tell Putin to make sure to polish Trump's mushroom, because Trump is easily manipulated with flattery.
November 26, 2025 at 8:27 PM
Witkoff starts off by advising Ushakov to tell Putin to make sure to polish Trump's mushroom, because Trump is easily manipulated with flattery.
It's difficult to pinpoint the most bat shit parts of Steve Witkoff's call with Russian foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov, but this is a good candidate.
Russia has always wanted peace? Er, wut? Russia could have had peace anytime, including now, by, bear with me here, stopping the invasion.
Russia has always wanted peace? Er, wut? Russia could have had peace anytime, including now, by, bear with me here, stopping the invasion.
November 26, 2025 at 8:23 PM
It's difficult to pinpoint the most bat shit parts of Steve Witkoff's call with Russian foreign policy adviser Yuri Ushakov, but this is a good candidate.
Russia has always wanted peace? Er, wut? Russia could have had peace anytime, including now, by, bear with me here, stopping the invasion.
Russia has always wanted peace? Er, wut? Russia could have had peace anytime, including now, by, bear with me here, stopping the invasion.
Not all of us were jet setters, though I gotta say, flying on TWA's first 747 in 1969, from ORD to SFO, was a helluva experience. Very different from today.
Most, of the times I flew in the 60s were related to my dad's job. He was transferred a bunch as he rose up through the ranks at Allstate.
Most, of the times I flew in the 60s were related to my dad's job. He was transferred a bunch as he rose up through the ranks at Allstate.
November 25, 2025 at 3:51 AM
Not all of us were jet setters, though I gotta say, flying on TWA's first 747 in 1969, from ORD to SFO, was a helluva experience. Very different from today.
Most, of the times I flew in the 60s were related to my dad's job. He was transferred a bunch as he rose up through the ranks at Allstate.
Most, of the times I flew in the 60s were related to my dad's job. He was transferred a bunch as he rose up through the ranks at Allstate.
That's one helluva trophy, especially for a 2nd level winner. Only the Stanley Cup comes close, and it's not that close.
November 25, 2025 at 2:59 AM
That's one helluva trophy, especially for a 2nd level winner. Only the Stanley Cup comes close, and it's not that close.
Zelensky has expressed thanks at least 78 times, and likely more.
Trump is lying. Surprise!
Trump is lying. Surprise!
November 25, 2025 at 2:53 AM
Zelensky has expressed thanks at least 78 times, and likely more.
Trump is lying. Surprise!
Trump is lying. Surprise!
It's bullshit. They study did not say DST was the better choice. It said either/or.
Either the fake account trollchoad can't fucking read or they're fucking lying.
Either the fake account trollchoad can't fucking read or they're fucking lying.
November 25, 2025 at 1:36 AM
It's bullshit. They study did not say DST was the better choice. It said either/or.
Either the fake account trollchoad can't fucking read or they're fucking lying.
Either the fake account trollchoad can't fucking read or they're fucking lying.
Bullshit. That is NOT what the study said. It said *either* permanent DST or ST would be better.
Permanent DST is the better choice, because it fucking sucks going to work in the dark and coming home in the dark in the winter.
Permanent DST is the better choice, because it fucking sucks going to work in the dark and coming home in the dark in the winter.
November 25, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Bullshit. That is NOT what the study said. It said *either* permanent DST or ST would be better.
Permanent DST is the better choice, because it fucking sucks going to work in the dark and coming home in the dark in the winter.
Permanent DST is the better choice, because it fucking sucks going to work in the dark and coming home in the dark in the winter.
Lots of bots out there looking to follow-farm users and engagement. Always vet an account before following or following back.
One method of vetting is to look at an account's responses. If they add little or no comment to posts they share, it's a bot.
An AI generated profile pic is another.
One method of vetting is to look at an account's responses. If they add little or no comment to posts they share, it's a bot.
An AI generated profile pic is another.
November 23, 2025 at 2:56 AM
Lots of bots out there looking to follow-farm users and engagement. Always vet an account before following or following back.
One method of vetting is to look at an account's responses. If they add little or no comment to posts they share, it's a bot.
An AI generated profile pic is another.
One method of vetting is to look at an account's responses. If they add little or no comment to posts they share, it's a bot.
An AI generated profile pic is another.
He's a dead-ender Reagan appointee who's only gotten crazier over the years. You can see the crazy with this guy. His official portrait drips crazy.
November 20, 2025 at 12:08 AM
He's a dead-ender Reagan appointee who's only gotten crazier over the years. You can see the crazy with this guy. His official portrait drips crazy.
Actually, it's another Big Lie.
November 17, 2025 at 12:00 AM
Actually, it's another Big Lie.
I didn't quote post this, and I waited a few hours, because I didn't want to embarrass the very nice person who posted it, but...
I'm sorry, but this looks like vomit on a bed of toasted bugs.
I'm sorry, but this looks like vomit on a bed of toasted bugs.
November 13, 2025 at 3:24 AM
I didn't quote post this, and I waited a few hours, because I didn't want to embarrass the very nice person who posted it, but...
I'm sorry, but this looks like vomit on a bed of toasted bugs.
I'm sorry, but this looks like vomit on a bed of toasted bugs.
Schumer opposed the deal, and urged his caucus to stand fast. Eight (7+1 indie who caucuses with Dems) refused to do so.
This is indicative of weak leadership. What we need is an LBJ, not a Jar Jar Binks.
Sorry for the Star Wars PTSD.
therickwilson.substack.com/p/schumer-an...
This is indicative of weak leadership. What we need is an LBJ, not a Jar Jar Binks.
Sorry for the Star Wars PTSD.
therickwilson.substack.com/p/schumer-an...
November 11, 2025 at 3:40 AM
Schumer opposed the deal, and urged his caucus to stand fast. Eight (7+1 indie who caucuses with Dems) refused to do so.
This is indicative of weak leadership. What we need is an LBJ, not a Jar Jar Binks.
Sorry for the Star Wars PTSD.
therickwilson.substack.com/p/schumer-an...
This is indicative of weak leadership. What we need is an LBJ, not a Jar Jar Binks.
Sorry for the Star Wars PTSD.
therickwilson.substack.com/p/schumer-an...
You'd have to be a total fucking moron to believe this stupid-ass, ridiculous, laughably false bullshit for even a nanosecond.
And right on cue...
And right on cue...
November 9, 2025 at 5:36 PM
You'd have to be a total fucking moron to believe this stupid-ass, ridiculous, laughably false bullshit for even a nanosecond.
And right on cue...
And right on cue...
He's lying his ass off here, as usual, all to stop hungry children from being fed, because that's the kind of narcissistic sociopathic prick he is.
November 5, 2025 at 1:05 AM
He's lying his ass off here, as usual, all to stop hungry children from being fed, because that's the kind of narcissistic sociopathic prick he is.
Well, at least he heard about this, unlike most of the important stuff in the news that he continually claims to know nothing about.
November 4, 2025 at 12:07 AM
Well, at least he heard about this, unlike most of the important stuff in the news that he continually claims to know nothing about.
Here in the ATX, it's all about the bats. 1.5 million of them live downtown under the Ann Richards Bridge, aka the Congress Ave bridge.
November 1, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Here in the ATX, it's all about the bats. 1.5 million of them live downtown under the Ann Richards Bridge, aka the Congress Ave bridge.
The 1.5 million bats living under the Congress Ave. bridge in downtown Austin hope you had a happy Halloween.
November 1, 2025 at 3:31 AM
The 1.5 million bats living under the Congress Ave. bridge in downtown Austin hope you had a happy Halloween.