Dave Bryant
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a couple phrases people seem to get tripped up by when spoken vs. written
"should've" is frequently written "should of" but it's supposed to be should have (same with "would've")
"all intents and purposes" gets written as "all intensive purposes"
"should've" is frequently written "should of" but it's supposed to be should have (same with "would've")
"all intents and purposes" gets written as "all intensive purposes"
October 8, 2026 at 2:35 AM
a couple phrases people seem to get tripped up by when spoken vs. written
"should've" is frequently written "should of" but it's supposed to be should have (same with "would've")
"all intents and purposes" gets written as "all intensive purposes"
"should've" is frequently written "should of" but it's supposed to be should have (same with "would've")
"all intents and purposes" gets written as "all intensive purposes"
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Add Karen Smith to my list of badasses whose mouthy approach I respect. Actions usually speak louder than words.
This is a hero, Y'all. Well done, Ma'am. You're gonna kick ass in your new position. ✊📖
This is a hero, Y'all. Well done, Ma'am. You're gonna kick ass in your new position. ✊📖
October 7, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Add Karen Smith to my list of badasses whose mouthy approach I respect. Actions usually speak louder than words.
This is a hero, Y'all. Well done, Ma'am. You're gonna kick ass in your new position. ✊📖
This is a hero, Y'all. Well done, Ma'am. You're gonna kick ass in your new position. ✊📖
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there's a lot going on right now, but the ability to buy elections in order to stay out of prison is on the ballot whether you realize it or not
In the last 24 hours, Elon added $5,423,645.66. New totals include:
$13,131,789.48 vs @jamestalarico.bsky.social
$6,308,848.86 vs @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social
$5,117,111.82 vs @abdulelsayed.bsky.social
$1,991,872.98 vs @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social
$1,176,301.42 vs @troyjackson207.bsky.social
$13,131,789.48 vs @jamestalarico.bsky.social
$6,308,848.86 vs @sherrodbrownoh.bsky.social
$5,117,111.82 vs @abdulelsayed.bsky.social
$1,991,872.98 vs @joshturek4iowa.bsky.social
$1,176,301.42 vs @troyjackson207.bsky.social
October 7, 2026 at 4:05 AM
there's a lot going on right now, but the ability to buy elections in order to stay out of prison is on the ballot whether you realize it or not
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To put this in perspective chestnut trees used to be dominant species in the United States. Billions of trees were killed by fungal blight and now fully grown America chestnuts are functionally extinct. There is no getting them back. Ever. All for a data center.
www.gadgetreview.com/one-of-ameri...
www.gadgetreview.com/one-of-ameri...
One of America’s Last Chestnut Groves Is About to Be Destroyed for a Data Center
A rare 200-tree American chestnut grove in West Virginia may be cleared for data-center development, but the project denies the site is on its land.
www.gadgetreview.com
October 7, 2026 at 7:20 PM
To put this in perspective chestnut trees used to be dominant species in the United States. Billions of trees were killed by fungal blight and now fully grown America chestnuts are functionally extinct. There is no getting them back. Ever. All for a data center.
www.gadgetreview.com/one-of-ameri...
www.gadgetreview.com/one-of-ameri...
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Since April 19, Rowling has posted on X:
>238 times in promotion of transphobia. More than 20 focused on her effort to silence human rights defenders at Amnesty
>Zero times to denounce attacks on women’s heath care, discrimination against women in the workplace, or rape culture
>238 times in promotion of transphobia. More than 20 focused on her effort to silence human rights defenders at Amnesty
>Zero times to denounce attacks on women’s heath care, discrimination against women in the workplace, or rape culture
I’ve been tracking Rowling’s posts for 5 months. She does not ever post about women’s rights or the threats women face in real life.
Women are just a prop for her transphobic obsession.
Her indifference to women was illustrated recently when she likened herself to Mike Tyson, a convicted rapist
Women are just a prop for her transphobic obsession.
Her indifference to women was illustrated recently when she likened herself to Mike Tyson, a convicted rapist
October 7, 2026 at 11:44 AM
Since April 19, Rowling has posted on X:
>238 times in promotion of transphobia. More than 20 focused on her effort to silence human rights defenders at Amnesty
>Zero times to denounce attacks on women’s heath care, discrimination against women in the workplace, or rape culture
>238 times in promotion of transphobia. More than 20 focused on her effort to silence human rights defenders at Amnesty
>Zero times to denounce attacks on women’s heath care, discrimination against women in the workplace, or rape culture
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The midterms aren't a month away. They're already happening RIGHT NOW.
Early voting has begun in many states across the country, including in California.
Check your voter registration and make a plan to vote. [@indivisible.org]
Early voting has begun in many states across the country, including in California.
Check your voter registration and make a plan to vote. [@indivisible.org]
October 7, 2026 at 6:01 PM
The midterms aren't a month away. They're already happening RIGHT NOW.
Early voting has begun in many states across the country, including in California.
Check your voter registration and make a plan to vote. [@indivisible.org]
Early voting has begun in many states across the country, including in California.
Check your voter registration and make a plan to vote. [@indivisible.org]
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reading this, recalling how quickly the killing of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman slipped out of the news
Congressional candidate is raped while repairing her campaign signs
Embarrassed, she initially didn’t want to report attack. Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office's investigation is ongoing.
www.phoenixnewtimes.com
October 7, 2026 at 6:59 PM
reading this, recalling how quickly the killing of Minnesota Rep. Melissa Hortman slipped out of the news
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JWZ's explanation (to his mother) of what all of these "rogue AI" incidents really are is exactly correct: www.jwz.org/blog/2026/10...
Explain it to me like I'm 80
Mom: What's with these AIs escaping and hacking people? That sounds scary. Me: You park your car at the top of a hill. You leave a note on the dashboard that says "please be good" and then you pu...
www.jwz.org
October 7, 2026 at 7:10 PM
JWZ's explanation (to his mother) of what all of these "rogue AI" incidents really are is exactly correct: www.jwz.org/blog/2026/10...
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A new statue titled “The Orange Plague”, also known as “King of Injustice”, by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt has been unveiled inside the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, where it will remain through 8 October. Remember to stop by for a selfie if you have a chance. 😏📸
![This sculpture is a satirical piece titled "[The Orange Plague] created by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt.
The Imagery: The 2.6-meter-tall, gold-plated bronze sculpture depicts a naked, oversized Donald Trump riding on the back of a smaller man. He is holding a golf club in one hand and a pair of scales in the other.
The Meaning: According to Galschiøt, the piece is a satirical commentary on modern political power, climate policy, and the subversion of the rules-based international order.
Recent Exhibition: In October 2026, the statue drew global headlines when it went on public display inside the European Parliament building in Strasbourg, France, organized by Danish MEP Per Clausen.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:mxc7liuon6iq5gzapmmwkq22/bafkreig4jl7cx3l6wlver4z7e3cgkuxuaf4hjxrucecft2nrk2e3ot57nu)
October 7, 2026 at 11:37 AM
A new statue titled “The Orange Plague”, also known as “King of Injustice”, by Danish artist Jens Galschiøt has been unveiled inside the European Parliament in Strasbourg, France, where it will remain through 8 October. Remember to stop by for a selfie if you have a chance. 😏📸
The only purpose of California Propositions 41 and 42 is to emasculate Prop 40, the so-called Billionaire Tax. Every voter in the state who wants to see billionaires pony up a flea-bite of their vast society-distorting wealth needs to vote YES on 40 and NO on 41 and 42.
October 7, 2026 at 6:33 PM
The only purpose of California Propositions 41 and 42 is to emasculate Prop 40, the so-called Billionaire Tax. Every voter in the state who wants to see billionaires pony up a flea-bite of their vast society-distorting wealth needs to vote YES on 40 and NO on 41 and 42.
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LRP: I know it’s pointless to say this online nowadays. Creatives from all over this industry are just begging for a degree of understanding and grace from an audience that increasingly won’t give it. What I want now is to ignore it. I’d like this to not be something we continue to validate.
October 7, 2026 at 3:22 PM
LRP: I know it’s pointless to say this online nowadays. Creatives from all over this industry are just begging for a degree of understanding and grace from an audience that increasingly won’t give it. What I want now is to ignore it. I’d like this to not be something we continue to validate.
These are weapons and should be treated as such under federal and state law, including possession and actual use. IANAL, but in my opinion just wearing them should count as brandishing, because their primary purpose clearly is not to subdue but to threaten and intimidate.
ICE has ordered 6,650 pairs—and says it'll ignore any bans.
Study: Shock gloves traumatized Army volunteers
After tests, military personnel said "just seeing the glove" that ICE plans to adopt scared them into obedience.
www.motherjones.com
October 7, 2026 at 1:27 AM
These are weapons and should be treated as such under federal and state law, including possession and actual use. IANAL, but in my opinion just wearing them should count as brandishing, because their primary purpose clearly is not to subdue but to threaten and intimidate.
I am very poor, so I have been on Medi-Cal the last few years. In many ways I am getting better care than I did before that, and I never have received any bills. The relief of just being able to make appointments without worry or bureaucratic hoops is tremendous.
I want that for everyone.
I want that for everyone.
October 6, 2026 at 10:00 PM
I am very poor, so I have been on Medi-Cal the last few years. In many ways I am getting better care than I did before that, and I never have received any bills. The relief of just being able to make appointments without worry or bureaucratic hoops is tremendous.
I want that for everyone.
I want that for everyone.
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"we need depictions of healthy sexual/romantic dynamics"
thanks, but actually we need mandatory comprehensive sex-ed
thanks, but actually we need mandatory comprehensive sex-ed
January 14, 2025 at 9:23 PM
"we need depictions of healthy sexual/romantic dynamics"
thanks, but actually we need mandatory comprehensive sex-ed
thanks, but actually we need mandatory comprehensive sex-ed
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Man, this is depressing. A website where they track crawlers that violate the "do not crawl" standard. Human visitors are outnumbered 18:1. crawlerzoo.com
The Crawler Zoo — a live menagerie of web crawlers
A live zoo of the bots visiting this site: 311,279 so far today. See what GPTBot, ClaudeBot and Googlebot are, and how to block them.
crawlerzoo.com
October 5, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Man, this is depressing. A website where they track crawlers that violate the "do not crawl" standard. Human visitors are outnumbered 18:1. crawlerzoo.com
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You should be asking why Rockstar gets to do this and doesn't run into any issues with payment processors, while the rest of anyone drawing or writing "explicit content" on any platform have so much trouble getting paid
GTA 6 has received a rating of PEGI 18, revealing mentions of "decapitation," the ability for players to snort cocaine at any time, "scenes of sexual fetishes," and much more.
GTA 6 PEGI Age Rating Reveals Mentions of 'Decapitation' and Cocaine That Can Be 'Snorted' at 'Any Time'
bit.ly
October 4, 2026 at 7:37 PM
You should be asking why Rockstar gets to do this and doesn't run into any issues with payment processors, while the rest of anyone drawing or writing "explicit content" on any platform have so much trouble getting paid
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I feel like more people should be talking about this part
October 4, 2026 at 10:14 PM
I feel like more people should be talking about this part
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“how do we win back trump voters in 2026” we don’t. we create an environment where admitting to voting for trump is so socially embarrassing as to render them completely inert. you don’t “win back” trump voters. you demoralize them into staying home. you make it a dunce cap
October 4, 2026 at 1:34 AM
“how do we win back trump voters in 2026” we don’t. we create an environment where admitting to voting for trump is so socially embarrassing as to render them completely inert. you don’t “win back” trump voters. you demoralize them into staying home. you make it a dunce cap
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This is what I'm talking about when I bring up that genAI bots are making it impossible for an open web to actually exist.
It becomes expensive, a pain, and domain providers like cloudflare are profiting off both the people making bots and the people who don't have the tech skills to fight them off
It becomes expensive, a pain, and domain providers like cloudflare are profiting off both the people making bots and the people who don't have the tech skills to fight them off
Yet again, the Game UI Database is being scraped to the point that it's getting knocked offline. Even Cloudflare's "I'm under attack" mode isn't working.
I just wanted to create a resource for real designers. I'm getting so fucking sick of this.
I just wanted to create a resource for real designers. I'm getting so fucking sick of this.
October 4, 2026 at 3:25 AM
This is what I'm talking about when I bring up that genAI bots are making it impossible for an open web to actually exist.
It becomes expensive, a pain, and domain providers like cloudflare are profiting off both the people making bots and the people who don't have the tech skills to fight them off
It becomes expensive, a pain, and domain providers like cloudflare are profiting off both the people making bots and the people who don't have the tech skills to fight them off
There is good in the world.
You guys want to hear a short but adorable story that happened right in front of me at the baggage claim in NYC yesterday?
I wasn't part of it and there are bits I didn't catch but holy crap, I can't stop thinking about it.
I wasn't part of it and there are bits I didn't catch but holy crap, I can't stop thinking about it.
October 4, 2026 at 5:03 PM
There is good in the world.
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regarding malfoid and #harrypotter art trend right now
October 1, 2026 at 5:34 PM
regarding malfoid and #harrypotter art trend right now