Bolt Upright
@avidviewer.bsky.social
Reader of posts, rarely if ever a poster.
"The Republican party exists to make sure the rich get everything they want. The Democratic party exists to make sure nothing interferes with that"
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"The Republican party exists to make sure the rich get everything they want. The Democratic party exists to make sure nothing interferes with that"
(Let me know if you know the author)
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The White House accord on AI that was signed by all the big tech oligarchs today misspells United States as “Unites States.”
September 30, 2026 at 3:47 AM
The White House accord on AI that was signed by all the big tech oligarchs today misspells United States as “Unites States.”
Reading about right wingers, upset about transfolk, attacking people with bear mace in Portland, Ore.
On an unrelated note a rental agent at an apartment community kept wasp spray in her desk. Legal to carry, has strong directional spray. Very effective on pests.
On an unrelated note a rental agent at an apartment community kept wasp spray in her desk. Legal to carry, has strong directional spray. Very effective on pests.
September 21, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Reading about right wingers, upset about transfolk, attacking people with bear mace in Portland, Ore.
On an unrelated note a rental agent at an apartment community kept wasp spray in her desk. Legal to carry, has strong directional spray. Very effective on pests.
On an unrelated note a rental agent at an apartment community kept wasp spray in her desk. Legal to carry, has strong directional spray. Very effective on pests.
You had me at lowjinx
So thoughtful of your parents to put together their very own fall tv preview! Read it here: www.newyorker.com/humor/shouts...
September 17, 2026 at 9:48 PM
You had me at lowjinx
Conversation with brother:
When everyone thinks of the movie Soylent Green the obvious comes to mind. Reminded him all the wealthy lived in guarded walled luxury buildings. Rest of the county in abject poverty, non-running cars, no fresh water or food.
Spoiler: did not end well.
When everyone thinks of the movie Soylent Green the obvious comes to mind. Reminded him all the wealthy lived in guarded walled luxury buildings. Rest of the county in abject poverty, non-running cars, no fresh water or food.
Spoiler: did not end well.
September 16, 2026 at 6:28 PM
Conversation with brother:
When everyone thinks of the movie Soylent Green the obvious comes to mind. Reminded him all the wealthy lived in guarded walled luxury buildings. Rest of the county in abject poverty, non-running cars, no fresh water or food.
Spoiler: did not end well.
When everyone thinks of the movie Soylent Green the obvious comes to mind. Reminded him all the wealthy lived in guarded walled luxury buildings. Rest of the county in abject poverty, non-running cars, no fresh water or food.
Spoiler: did not end well.
Can't help but think if Repubs and Dems insist on arguing about transfolk then neither party has to answer about genocide, health care, food, housing... Like the 80's arguing about flag burning. Distraction Distraction Distraction.
September 13, 2026 at 4:47 AM
Can't help but think if Repubs and Dems insist on arguing about transfolk then neither party has to answer about genocide, health care, food, housing... Like the 80's arguing about flag burning. Distraction Distraction Distraction.
Today me is grateful that two weeks ago me thought to make an extra turkey rosemary meatloaf and put it in the freezer. Wonder what end of the week me will find for dinner.
September 9, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Today me is grateful that two weeks ago me thought to make an extra turkey rosemary meatloaf and put it in the freezer. Wonder what end of the week me will find for dinner.
While arguing about Mamdani attending the 9/11 memorial cause his religion, will other government officials (Giuliani, cough) who covered up the hazardous air quality reports be welcomed?
September 8, 2026 at 6:50 PM
While arguing about Mamdani attending the 9/11 memorial cause his religion, will other government officials (Giuliani, cough) who covered up the hazardous air quality reports be welcomed?
Having long commutes I listen to a lot of podcasts (history, sex, kink, history of sw and kink, etc) and discovered audio books for free on the Youtube.
Then found Quasar Spectra - a channel emblazoned with "Never AI." The gentleman behind it, Darrell Smith II, reads short stories from pre-1990...
Then found Quasar Spectra - a channel emblazoned with "Never AI." The gentleman behind it, Darrell Smith II, reads short stories from pre-1990...
August 29, 2026 at 3:29 AM
Having long commutes I listen to a lot of podcasts (history, sex, kink, history of sw and kink, etc) and discovered audio books for free on the Youtube.
Then found Quasar Spectra - a channel emblazoned with "Never AI." The gentleman behind it, Darrell Smith II, reads short stories from pre-1990...
Then found Quasar Spectra - a channel emblazoned with "Never AI." The gentleman behind it, Darrell Smith II, reads short stories from pre-1990...
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August 28, 2026 at 7:07 PM
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Remake the movie I Robot but this time instead of Sonny and all the other AI's being capable of independent thought, creativity and awareness make them souped up recycled dross running on hyper-algorithms.
August 26, 2026 at 12:38 AM
Remake the movie I Robot but this time instead of Sonny and all the other AI's being capable of independent thought, creativity and awareness make them souped up recycled dross running on hyper-algorithms.
In the 70's parents sued Missouri because predominantly black schools offered janitorial studies and shopclass while white schools had advanced math, literature and college prep classes. Judge Hungate ordered Missouri to fix it. 3 times. Finally he ordered busing.
Literally all of this is people like this whose actual dream is to live in Dubai with you as the labour
August 23, 2026 at 5:25 PM
In the 70's parents sued Missouri because predominantly black schools offered janitorial studies and shopclass while white schools had advanced math, literature and college prep classes. Judge Hungate ordered Missouri to fix it. 3 times. Finally he ordered busing.
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God help me I know this intersection
August 19, 2026 at 3:11 PM
God help me I know this intersection
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Every time you check out a library book instead of ordering from Amazon, ask a friend instead of an LLM, cook a meal instead of ordering from an app, or go for a walk instead of scrolling social media, you interrupt the cash flows of insane CEOs. Do it! Ruin their day!
August 14, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Every time you check out a library book instead of ordering from Amazon, ask a friend instead of an LLM, cook a meal instead of ordering from an app, or go for a walk instead of scrolling social media, you interrupt the cash flows of insane CEOs. Do it! Ruin their day!
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every interview with an actor in the new Harry Potter series
YouTube video by Eleanor Morton
youtube.com
August 11, 2026 at 10:41 AM
"They are giving over 90 different shots & vaccines to newborn babies!" is a claim made by sister-in-law, seconded by uncle at a family get-together.
Asked friends who gave birth: it's bullshit. A friend who does housecalls for new mothers says thats insane. A couple shots first month.
Asked friends who gave birth: it's bullshit. A friend who does housecalls for new mothers says thats insane. A couple shots first month.
August 11, 2026 at 1:24 PM
"They are giving over 90 different shots & vaccines to newborn babies!" is a claim made by sister-in-law, seconded by uncle at a family get-together.
Asked friends who gave birth: it's bullshit. A friend who does housecalls for new mothers says thats insane. A couple shots first month.
Asked friends who gave birth: it's bullshit. A friend who does housecalls for new mothers says thats insane. A couple shots first month.
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Amazing achievement. But I keep thinking of a science fiction short story from the 70's about a bacteria created to eat plastic waste; it got loose and started eating plastic everywhere. Houses, buildings, plumbing, cars, jets, communications...
Just saying.
Just saying.
This High Schooler Invented a Plant-Based Plastic That Removes Microplastics From the Environment as It Biodegrades
This High Schooler Invented a Plant-Based Plastic That Removes Microplastics From the Environment as It Biodegrades
Eighteen-year-old Arya Satheesh created her award-winning Eco Purge to help address the global problem of plastic pollution
www.smithsonianmag.com
August 7, 2026 at 5:55 PM
Amazing achievement. But I keep thinking of a science fiction short story from the 70's about a bacteria created to eat plastic waste; it got loose and started eating plastic everywhere. Houses, buildings, plumbing, cars, jets, communications...
Just saying.
Just saying.
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Abdul El-Sayed on capitalism: “I’m capitalist who just knows about capitalism. I have a bad habit of reading, I’m so sorry.”
August 7, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Abdul El-Sayed on capitalism: “I’m capitalist who just knows about capitalism. I have a bad habit of reading, I’m so sorry.”
Friend of mine asked me to create an anniversary version of his company logo. Sent four designs. Showed them to his business partner.
Partner wants to do a generic heraldric shield version he "created" with "AI." Not the right logo, typeface and with design flaws.
Partner wants to do a generic heraldric shield version he "created" with "AI." Not the right logo, typeface and with design flaws.
August 7, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Friend of mine asked me to create an anniversary version of his company logo. Sent four designs. Showed them to his business partner.
Partner wants to do a generic heraldric shield version he "created" with "AI." Not the right logo, typeface and with design flaws.
Partner wants to do a generic heraldric shield version he "created" with "AI." Not the right logo, typeface and with design flaws.
So many people saying "According to ChatGPT..." has me wondering if they remember these things called search engines (Google, Duck Duck Go, etc) from the Before Times. Back when you could ask questions and actual websites showed up so you could judge the reliability.
Ah history.
Ah history.
August 6, 2026 at 1:19 PM
So many people saying "According to ChatGPT..." has me wondering if they remember these things called search engines (Google, Duck Duck Go, etc) from the Before Times. Back when you could ask questions and actual websites showed up so you could judge the reliability.
Ah history.
Ah history.