ericmn.bsky.social
@ericmn.bsky.social
I like science, martials arts, lifting weights and politics. Bernie supporter since 2005. Decades long DFLer.
Big things on the ballot in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
This election has national implications.
If we achieve accountability here in Minnesota, it sends a message to Donald Trump and his federal agents all across the country that no person is above the law.
If we achieve accountability here in Minnesota, it sends a message to Donald Trump and his federal agents all across the country that no person is above the law.
September 21, 2026 at 10:24 PM
Big things on the ballot in Hennepin County, Minnesota.
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I work at a public library. People who want to use AI seem to have no trouble doing so. People who don't want to use AI have a harder time. I crowdsourced and then finalized this document "How to disable or avoid intrusive AI" and then gave it a short URL: notoai.org Please pass along if it's useful
July 31, 2026 at 9:35 PM
I work at a public library. People who want to use AI seem to have no trouble doing so. People who don't want to use AI have a harder time. I crowdsourced and then finalized this document "How to disable or avoid intrusive AI" and then gave it a short URL: notoai.org Please pass along if it's useful
One of the things that changed how I view the world is the fact that the rich deduct payments to right wing causes from their taxes.
Here's an example, donating to the group that has been systematically ruining the courts & legal system is a tax deduction:
projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/o...
Here's an example, donating to the group that has been systematically ruining the courts & legal system is a tax deduction:
projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/o...
Heritage Foundation - Nonprofit Explorer - ProPublica
Since 2013, the IRS has released data culled from millions of nonprofit tax filings. Use this database to find organizations and see details like their executive compensation, revenue and expenses, as...
projects.propublica.org
March 19, 2026 at 8:15 AM
One of the things that changed how I view the world is the fact that the rich deduct payments to right wing causes from their taxes.
Here's an example, donating to the group that has been systematically ruining the courts & legal system is a tax deduction:
projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/o...
Here's an example, donating to the group that has been systematically ruining the courts & legal system is a tax deduction:
projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/o...
As they say, there are cathedrals everywhere.
February 3, 2026 at 5:02 PM
As they say, there are cathedrals everywhere.
Tried making some gingerbread. It turned out pretty good for our first attempt.
December 25, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Tried making some gingerbread. It turned out pretty good for our first attempt.
I wish Dems would redistrict in every state they could and hold immediate special elections.
August 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
I wish Dems would redistrict in every state they could and hold immediate special elections.
It looks like Lonny Mush is the April Fool based on the Wisconsin election results.
April 2, 2025 at 4:35 AM
It looks like Lonny Mush is the April Fool based on the Wisconsin election results.
Film idea: a Terminator gets sent back in time to protect and assist John Brown.
March 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Film idea: a Terminator gets sent back in time to protect and assist John Brown.
I happened upon some interesting guitar music on the Internet archive. Should I lose myself in a plethora of guitar books over the next 4 years and ten days?
January 14, 2025 at 12:52 AM
I happened upon some interesting guitar music on the Internet archive. Should I lose myself in a plethora of guitar books over the next 4 years and ten days?
Happy New Year everyone, I hope it goes better than expected.
January 1, 2025 at 6:39 AM
Happy New Year everyone, I hope it goes better than expected.
My position on the Biden pardon is that the right only cares about power and will do anything to diminish their opponents & set the stage for future abuses of their own power.
I'm not surprised that a president used his power to help his troubled adult child, regardless of the ethics of doing so.
I'm not surprised that a president used his power to help his troubled adult child, regardless of the ethics of doing so.
December 2, 2024 at 5:43 PM
My position on the Biden pardon is that the right only cares about power and will do anything to diminish their opponents & set the stage for future abuses of their own power.
I'm not surprised that a president used his power to help his troubled adult child, regardless of the ethics of doing so.
I'm not surprised that a president used his power to help his troubled adult child, regardless of the ethics of doing so.
The funniest thing Trump could do is deport Lonny.
November 12, 2024 at 6:27 AM
The funniest thing Trump could do is deport Lonny.
If people really want to stop Trump, why not use the Logan act?
November 11, 2024 at 10:47 PM
If people really want to stop Trump, why not use the Logan act?
I had my covid booster and flu shot yesterday. Not feeling my best today, but it'll pass.
November 9, 2024 at 5:55 AM
I had my covid booster and flu shot yesterday. Not feeling my best today, but it'll pass.
We managed to find the comet about an hour after sunset with some binoculars. It had quite a long tail!
October 18, 2024 at 4:14 AM
We managed to find the comet about an hour after sunset with some binoculars. It had quite a long tail!
I'm waiting for Walz to respond to Vance by saying, "That's different."
October 2, 2024 at 2:44 AM
I'm waiting for Walz to respond to Vance by saying, "That's different."
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #134,849!
Not too bad.
Not too bad.
September 17, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #134,849!
Not too bad.
Not too bad.
My primary ballot is either Amy Klobuchar or weird cranks. It is the only race to vote on here. I'm staying home
August 14, 2024 at 12:17 AM
My primary ballot is either Amy Klobuchar or weird cranks. It is the only race to vote on here. I'm staying home
Is this where it all started for JD?
July 25, 2024 at 6:00 AM
Is this where it all started for JD?
Just had my biceps tendon reattached, who amongst us hasn't?
July 11, 2024 at 9:02 PM
Just had my biceps tendon reattached, who amongst us hasn't?
Minnehaha Falls is going strong with all the rain we've had recently.
June 23, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Minnehaha Falls is going strong with all the rain we've had recently.
Meeting with slimy home buyers/investors today. Wish me luck.
June 19, 2024 at 6:11 PM
Meeting with slimy home buyers/investors today. Wish me luck.
When you see a cyber truck.
May 15, 2024 at 8:03 PM
When you see a cyber truck.