You know the saying “it’s funny because it’s true”? That should apply here, but instead, it’s a gut punch; the cynicism of the piece doesn’t just cut close to the bone, it shatters it. 😞
This is a short, clear-eyed look at another of the decisions handed down this week. It’s definitely worth a read.
“And over dinner at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club, Bezos denigrated The Washington Post to Trump and essentially described the newspaper as one of his worst financial investments, months before he unsuccessfully sought a business favor from the president.” What a bunch of jerks these guys all are.
I held my nose as a cast my ballot at the last minute. Our primary setup is just a mess.
I was about to post about this, but Kottke did such a great job of it, I’ll just point you to his.
I wish we insisted that our congressmembers treat the fourth amendment as being as important as the first or second.
People are worried about a vast network of cameras and AI tech that can find anything, anywhere. My cameras are mine, and so are the recordings they produce. If a neighbor loses their dog, I’ll be happy to help, but I’m not giving anyone the footage of everything that happens on my street.
Protected bike lanes on a major artery like El Camino would really open up riding over longer distances on the Peninsula.
While it’s sad that this is necessary, I love that people are using the tech they have at home to help any way they can.
A touching tribute to someone struck down so needlessly.
What’s happening in Minnesota is disgusting and un-American. The people running the government are, as Krugman’s post points out, monsters. Perhaps worst of all are the craven enablers.
Hegseth’s actions are absolutely despicable.