David Lindecke
@david-lindecke.bsky.social
Dad, husband, IT at BioMarin. Posts only represent me, not my employer.
I haven't stayed in an AirBnB since the start of the second term. Thanks for reminding me there's no reason to change that policy anytime soon.
The owner of AirBnB is donating millions to support a proposition in California that would require voters to show an ID to vote.
AirBnB.
AirBnB.
October 9, 2026 at 4:33 AM
I haven't stayed in an AirBnB since the start of the second term. Thanks for reminding me there's no reason to change that policy anytime soon.
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Like the plan to give a private developer special access to Yosemite, the proposal for a baseball stadium in Grand Teton should have been immediately rejected.
www.npca.org/articles/115...
www.npca.org/articles/115...
No Baseball Stadium in Grand Teton, Now or Ever.
It’s long past time for this administration to start treating our national parks with the respect they deserve
www.npca.org
September 27, 2026 at 11:50 PM
Like the plan to give a private developer special access to Yosemite, the proposal for a baseball stadium in Grand Teton should have been immediately rejected.
www.npca.org/articles/115...
www.npca.org/articles/115...
What if multiple alternatives existed, for both of these commutes, that did not require:
1. A car
2. Bridge tolls
3. Paying for parking
Such alternatives exist, with tax incentives (pre-tax transit benefit, Bay Area employers > 50 emp). People must love their cars to spend this much time in them.
1. A car
2. Bridge tolls
3. Paying for parking
Such alternatives exist, with tax incentives (pre-tax transit benefit, Bay Area employers > 50 emp). People must love their cars to spend this much time in them.
"I made a decision to live farther away from work and now it takes longer to get to work! What happened!?"
I love how it never occurs to people that the decision they made might have also been made by other people as well.
I love how it never occurs to people that the decision they made might have also been made by other people as well.
September 21, 2026 at 4:42 PM
What if multiple alternatives existed, for both of these commutes, that did not require:
1. A car
2. Bridge tolls
3. Paying for parking
Such alternatives exist, with tax incentives (pre-tax transit benefit, Bay Area employers > 50 emp). People must love their cars to spend this much time in them.
1. A car
2. Bridge tolls
3. Paying for parking
Such alternatives exist, with tax incentives (pre-tax transit benefit, Bay Area employers > 50 emp). People must love their cars to spend this much time in them.
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Just wanted to let you know that the IRS has audited every president annually for decades now to ensure there was no corruption and the reason you didn't know that was because only one president found that to be a problem
May 21, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Just wanted to let you know that the IRS has audited every president annually for decades now to ensure there was no corruption and the reason you didn't know that was because only one president found that to be a problem
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Getting rid of the NEPA required public comment period and this company resubmitting their applications afterwards is a perfect example of how the US government’s mining push is putting the “social license to operate” for mining companies at risk.
www.sfgate.com/california-p...
www.sfgate.com/california-p...
Sierra communities battle massive gold mining project near Mammoth
The project would devastate an iconic site near Mammoth Lakes, advocates said.
www.sfgate.com
May 20, 2026 at 10:49 AM
Getting rid of the NEPA required public comment period and this company resubmitting their applications afterwards is a perfect example of how the US government’s mining push is putting the “social license to operate” for mining companies at risk.
www.sfgate.com/california-p...
www.sfgate.com/california-p...
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Trump is spending more than $6 million of our money to paint the bottom of the Reflecting Pool blue, using a no-bid contract to spend funds intended for urgent needs. His emergency? July 4 celebration. Meanwhile, 35 million Americans live in poverty.
www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/u...
The No-Bid Contract That Is Turning Washington’s Reflecting Pool Blue
www.nytimes.com
May 9, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Trump is spending more than $6 million of our money to paint the bottom of the Reflecting Pool blue, using a no-bid contract to spend funds intended for urgent needs. His emergency? July 4 celebration. Meanwhile, 35 million Americans live in poverty.
www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/u...
www.nytimes.com/2026/05/08/u...
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“Both Russian and pro-Trump U.S. actors are amplifying and spreading misinformation about Alberta separatism in the hope of fraying Canadian unity and sowing distrust.”
An overt attack on Canadian sovereignty, meant specifically to manipulate Canadians.
That’s what’s fuelling Alberta separation.
An overt attack on Canadian sovereignty, meant specifically to manipulate Canadians.
That’s what’s fuelling Alberta separation.
Russia and U.S. amplifying Alberta separatist narratives to stoke division, distrust: report | CBC News
Moscow has long tried to meddle in foreign elections. What's newer is Canada's neighbour overtly trying to influence and fan flames of referendum bid, warns a new report on foreign interference.
www.cbc.ca
May 8, 2026 at 12:10 AM
“Both Russian and pro-Trump U.S. actors are amplifying and spreading misinformation about Alberta separatism in the hope of fraying Canadian unity and sowing distrust.”
An overt attack on Canadian sovereignty, meant specifically to manipulate Canadians.
That’s what’s fuelling Alberta separation.
An overt attack on Canadian sovereignty, meant specifically to manipulate Canadians.
That’s what’s fuelling Alberta separation.
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Girl. He used it to call for a ballroom
President Donald Trump was somberly contemplative and unusually conciliatory after confronting what he saw as a third attempt on his life in less than two years.
https://to.pbs.org/4e9MR4j
https://to.pbs.org/4e9MR4j
Trump calls for unity and bipartisan healing after another violent incident
President Donald Trump was somberly contemplative and unusually conciliatory after confronting what he saw as a third attempt on his life in less than two years.
www.pbs.org
April 26, 2026 at 3:50 PM
Girl. He used it to call for a ballroom
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Appreciate this detail from CBS News reporter Jennifer Jacobs. It's an important part of the story that seems to be missing from a lot of comments & coverage.
April 26, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Appreciate this detail from CBS News reporter Jennifer Jacobs. It's an important part of the story that seems to be missing from a lot of comments & coverage.
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The only man in the known universe who could look at the reflecting pool and fail to reflect.
April 25, 2026 at 6:00 PM
The only man in the known universe who could look at the reflecting pool and fail to reflect.
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OBAMA’S DEAL WITH IRAN WAS AN ACTUAL DEAL AND DIDN’T COST ANYTHING
April 22, 2026 at 11:24 AM
OBAMA’S DEAL WITH IRAN WAS AN ACTUAL DEAL AND DIDN’T COST ANYTHING
Finding a brown ale is indeed a treat almost everywhere these days.
Good luck in Seattle tho. The average bar here has two dozen IPAs to choose from and maybe one pilsner, one lager. Finding a brown ale is a rare treat.
Do people really like IPAs that much? I think lots of people are faking.
Do people really like IPAs that much? I think lots of people are faking.
April 11, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Finding a brown ale is indeed a treat almost everywhere these days.
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A few years ago, I finally decided to be honest with myself: I just don't like IPAs much. So I quit trying. Just give me a nice clean light pilsner, a day beer, a post-mowing-the-lawn beer, a hydrating beer, an adjacent-to-water beer. I am what I am.
April 11, 2026 at 7:15 PM
A few years ago, I finally decided to be honest with myself: I just don't like IPAs much. So I quit trying. Just give me a nice clean light pilsner, a day beer, a post-mowing-the-lawn beer, a hydrating beer, an adjacent-to-water beer. I am what I am.
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And now...after the Artemis II success...this mess.
Experts found that the White House budget request for the upcoming fiscal year could defund 54 NASA science missions, including a spacecraft currently studying Jupiter and two planned Venus missions: www.scientificamerican.com/article/whit...
April 11, 2026 at 4:03 AM
And now...after the Artemis II success...this mess.
Reasons I avoid biking through Novato when possible:
1. Conditions are dangerous, it does not feel safe
2. Due to the above it's just not a fun place to bike
1. Conditions are dangerous, it does not feel safe
2. Due to the above it's just not a fun place to bike
Right after posting this, I see that Novato is planning to install an RRFB without a pedestrian refuge on this 80-foot wide, 4-lane street.
April 10, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Reasons I avoid biking through Novato when possible:
1. Conditions are dangerous, it does not feel safe
2. Due to the above it's just not a fun place to bike
1. Conditions are dangerous, it does not feel safe
2. Due to the above it's just not a fun place to bike
Every time I go to the stealership, I vow to never return. I just went this week for service on our older car and I was reminded of my mistake. Support independent shops (mostly small businesses) for non dealer required work.
For years I've been looking for the right guest to do a pod on this. The car-sales model that is dictated by law in the US -- you must go to a dealership & suffer for hours in order to buy one -- is one of the most nakedly anti-social special interest giveaways in history. Needs to be killed dead.
US car dealers hate EVs because EVs need a lot less maintenance
www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/202...
www.bls.gov/opub/mlr/202...
April 4, 2026 at 6:31 PM
Every time I go to the stealership, I vow to never return. I just went this week for service on our older car and I was reminded of my mistake. Support independent shops (mostly small businesses) for non dealer required work.
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Cartoon by @andertoon.bsky.social
March 31, 2026 at 7:21 PM
Cartoon by @andertoon.bsky.social
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Anyone else think it's highly inappropriate for the defense secretary to say "in the name of Jesus Christ" while he's doing a briefing about the U.S. killing people?
March 19, 2026 at 12:16 PM
Anyone else think it's highly inappropriate for the defense secretary to say "in the name of Jesus Christ" while he's doing a briefing about the U.S. killing people?
I always mask on the SMART train. I made it a habit and that habit has stayed with me.
A strategy I am recommending to people who don’t want to mask all the time is always in healthcare facilities and public transportation, AND if you see someone in a mask, put yours on. The first helps protect spaces high risk people may have no choice but to go, the second shows them support.
A classic anti-masker tactic is to claim that if you don't wear a mask 100% of the time, it isn't worth it. Untrue. Every single time you wear a mask, you reduce the chances for viruses to spread. Wearing a mask always improves public health, even if you only do it occasionally.
March 19, 2026 at 5:58 AM
I always mask on the SMART train. I made it a habit and that habit has stayed with me.
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The best solution would be giving a free high-quality e-bike to anyone in California who wants one.
Gas prices top $5.50 in California. Two Democratic candidates say they have a solution.
Two moderate candidates for California governor are proposing gas price relief similar to their GOP rivals as the war in Iran sends fuel prices soaring.
Two moderate candidates for California governor are proposing gas price relief similar to their GOP rivals as the war in Iran sends fuel prices soaring.
Gas prices top $5.50 in California. Two Democratic candidates say they have a solution.
Two moderate candidates for California governor are proposing gas price relief similar to their GOP rivals as the war in Iran sends fuel prices soaring.
bit.ly
March 19, 2026 at 1:06 AM
The best solution would be giving a free high-quality e-bike to anyone in California who wants one.
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With $200B, we could:
Spend $500M + 2 yrs to fix US rail delivery to match Spain.
At Spain's $35M/mi High Speed Rail cost, less ~$20B for SF transbay and major NEC infra, build 5,000 mi of rail:
Bos-DC: 500 mi
Sacto-SF-LA-SD: 600 mi
Van-PDX: 350 mi
Leaving 3,500 mi for presidential whim
Spend $500M + 2 yrs to fix US rail delivery to match Spain.
At Spain's $35M/mi High Speed Rail cost, less ~$20B for SF transbay and major NEC infra, build 5,000 mi of rail:
Bos-DC: 500 mi
Sacto-SF-LA-SD: 600 mi
Van-PDX: 350 mi
Leaving 3,500 mi for presidential whim
SCOOP: The Pentagon asked the White House today for more than *$200 billion* for Iran war supplemental, sources say
Some in WH think Congress won't support b/c it's so big
Will tee up giant battle in Congress
My last story for WaPo:
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Some in WH think Congress won't support b/c it's so big
Will tee up giant battle in Congress
My last story for WaPo:
www.washingtonpost.com/national-sec...
Pentagon seeks more than $200 billion in budget request for Iran war
That figure would far surpass the costs of the U.S. airstrike campaign to date and aims to boost production of critical weapons depleted in the conflict, people familiar with the matter said.
www.washingtonpost.com
March 19, 2026 at 2:30 AM
With $200B, we could:
Spend $500M + 2 yrs to fix US rail delivery to match Spain.
At Spain's $35M/mi High Speed Rail cost, less ~$20B for SF transbay and major NEC infra, build 5,000 mi of rail:
Bos-DC: 500 mi
Sacto-SF-LA-SD: 600 mi
Van-PDX: 350 mi
Leaving 3,500 mi for presidential whim
Spend $500M + 2 yrs to fix US rail delivery to match Spain.
At Spain's $35M/mi High Speed Rail cost, less ~$20B for SF transbay and major NEC infra, build 5,000 mi of rail:
Bos-DC: 500 mi
Sacto-SF-LA-SD: 600 mi
Van-PDX: 350 mi
Leaving 3,500 mi for presidential whim