Trying Not to Scream
@drvitz.bsky.social
Music lover, reader, walker, complainer
ELA professional, amateur political cynic
ELA professional, amateur political cynic
The administration thinks the tech industry is inflating the risks that AI likely poses
And the administration has told us that all we need is “strong and smart (High IQ!)” leader
We worry about AI being self-aware, but we ought to worry about that fact the administration is not
And the administration has told us that all we need is “strong and smart (High IQ!)” leader
We worry about AI being self-aware, but we ought to worry about that fact the administration is not
September 16, 2026 at 9:22 AM
The administration thinks the tech industry is inflating the risks that AI likely poses
And the administration has told us that all we need is “strong and smart (High IQ!)” leader
We worry about AI being self-aware, but we ought to worry about that fact the administration is not
And the administration has told us that all we need is “strong and smart (High IQ!)” leader
We worry about AI being self-aware, but we ought to worry about that fact the administration is not
The administration eliminated the rules limiting power plants' greenhouse emissions while simultaneously denying the need to regulate AI
I think the problem is less that they don't think these things could kill us all and more that they want the two to race to achieve it
I think the problem is less that they don't think these things could kill us all and more that they want the two to race to achieve it
September 15, 2026 at 9:29 AM
The administration eliminated the rules limiting power plants' greenhouse emissions while simultaneously denying the need to regulate AI
I think the problem is less that they don't think these things could kill us all and more that they want the two to race to achieve it
I think the problem is less that they don't think these things could kill us all and more that they want the two to race to achieve it
While in Ireland, the administration blamed the high cost of fuel on Ukraine bombing Russian refineries
And I'm glad they noticed that a war can affect international economics regardless of how cruel and foolish that war is
But . . .
And I'm glad they noticed that a war can affect international economics regardless of how cruel and foolish that war is
But . . .
September 14, 2026 at 9:17 AM
While in Ireland, the administration blamed the high cost of fuel on Ukraine bombing Russian refineries
And I'm glad they noticed that a war can affect international economics regardless of how cruel and foolish that war is
But . . .
And I'm glad they noticed that a war can affect international economics regardless of how cruel and foolish that war is
But . . .
Generally, a diplomatic trip to Ireland is a low risk move for American politicians
But the administration managed to stir a controversy
And give us all a reminder of exactly how skillful they are at unifying a country's people
But the administration managed to stir a controversy
And give us all a reminder of exactly how skillful they are at unifying a country's people
September 13, 2026 at 9:32 AM
Generally, a diplomatic trip to Ireland is a low risk move for American politicians
But the administration managed to stir a controversy
And give us all a reminder of exactly how skillful they are at unifying a country's people
But the administration managed to stir a controversy
And give us all a reminder of exactly how skillful they are at unifying a country's people
The administration had the attendees of their convention swear to help them cheat at the election
And it was actually refreshing to see the administration's supporters making a promise I believe they plan to keep
And it was actually refreshing to see the administration's supporters making a promise I believe they plan to keep
September 12, 2026 at 9:09 AM
The administration had the attendees of their convention swear to help them cheat at the election
And it was actually refreshing to see the administration's supporters making a promise I believe they plan to keep
And it was actually refreshing to see the administration's supporters making a promise I believe they plan to keep
We remember what happened on 9/11
We seem to forget that it taught us that we need real intelligence services that tell the administration the truth
And we don't need lengthy wars that don't serve a purpose but do spur the animosity the rest of the world feels toward the US
We seem to forget that it taught us that we need real intelligence services that tell the administration the truth
And we don't need lengthy wars that don't serve a purpose but do spur the animosity the rest of the world feels toward the US
September 11, 2026 at 9:13 AM
We remember what happened on 9/11
We seem to forget that it taught us that we need real intelligence services that tell the administration the truth
And we don't need lengthy wars that don't serve a purpose but do spur the animosity the rest of the world feels toward the US
We seem to forget that it taught us that we need real intelligence services that tell the administration the truth
And we don't need lengthy wars that don't serve a purpose but do spur the animosity the rest of the world feels toward the US
In all the lead up, the pundits were saying that the administration's midterm convention was unusual
After what happened last night, I'd say "unusual" was an understatement
After what happened last night, I'd say "unusual" was an understatement
September 10, 2026 at 9:12 AM
In all the lead up, the pundits were saying that the administration's midterm convention was unusual
After what happened last night, I'd say "unusual" was an understatement
After what happened last night, I'd say "unusual" was an understatement
The GOP wants to frame this election as "common sense versus crazy"
Which seems like a reasonable way to see the choices in a lot of races
But if you use your time in office supporting everything the administration has done, you can't claim you represent the "common sense" side
Which seems like a reasonable way to see the choices in a lot of races
But if you use your time in office supporting everything the administration has done, you can't claim you represent the "common sense" side
September 9, 2026 at 8:55 AM
The GOP wants to frame this election as "common sense versus crazy"
Which seems like a reasonable way to see the choices in a lot of races
But if you use your time in office supporting everything the administration has done, you can't claim you represent the "common sense" side
Which seems like a reasonable way to see the choices in a lot of races
But if you use your time in office supporting everything the administration has done, you can't claim you represent the "common sense" side
Guiliani says Mamdani should skip the 9/11 ceremony
Because he thinks there is something offensive about Mamdany
But it turns out that it's Guiliani who knew about the toxins in the air soon after the towers fell, and he *still* told New Yorkers it was safe to go back!
Because he thinks there is something offensive about Mamdany
But it turns out that it's Guiliani who knew about the toxins in the air soon after the towers fell, and he *still* told New Yorkers it was safe to go back!
September 8, 2026 at 9:39 AM
Guiliani says Mamdani should skip the 9/11 ceremony
Because he thinks there is something offensive about Mamdany
But it turns out that it's Guiliani who knew about the toxins in the air soon after the towers fell, and he *still* told New Yorkers it was safe to go back!
Because he thinks there is something offensive about Mamdany
But it turns out that it's Guiliani who knew about the toxins in the air soon after the towers fell, and he *still* told New Yorkers it was safe to go back!
In Ohio, an armed man launched an attack on the Democratic candidate for governor
Meanwhile, the administration asked SCOTUS to allow their mail-in voting restrictions, again
Whether in Iran or the US, their only ideas are previously rejected arguments and misdirected violence
Meanwhile, the administration asked SCOTUS to allow their mail-in voting restrictions, again
Whether in Iran or the US, their only ideas are previously rejected arguments and misdirected violence
September 7, 2026 at 9:17 AM
In Ohio, an armed man launched an attack on the Democratic candidate for governor
Meanwhile, the administration asked SCOTUS to allow their mail-in voting restrictions, again
Whether in Iran or the US, their only ideas are previously rejected arguments and misdirected violence
Meanwhile, the administration asked SCOTUS to allow their mail-in voting restrictions, again
Whether in Iran or the US, their only ideas are previously rejected arguments and misdirected violence
For the first time in this term, the administration is sending a delegation to Kyiv
A delegation that just met with Putin and will bring his ideas to Zelenskyy
So, it's likely more a change of appearances than one of policieis
A delegation that just met with Putin and will bring his ideas to Zelenskyy
So, it's likely more a change of appearances than one of policieis
September 6, 2026 at 9:29 AM
For the first time in this term, the administration is sending a delegation to Kyiv
A delegation that just met with Putin and will bring his ideas to Zelenskyy
So, it's likely more a change of appearances than one of policieis
A delegation that just met with Putin and will bring his ideas to Zelenskyy
So, it's likely more a change of appearances than one of policieis
The UN is backing a new world map that has Africa in its true relative size
Someone get Sharpies to the Oval Office stat!
Someone get Sharpies to the Oval Office stat!
September 5, 2026 at 9:24 AM
The UN is backing a new world map that has Africa in its true relative size
Someone get Sharpies to the Oval Office stat!
Someone get Sharpies to the Oval Office stat!
I fully believe the administration's VP is OK with bringing about the end times
It's that he think what he's doing is "God’s work” that I find beyond belief
It's that he think what he's doing is "God’s work” that I find beyond belief
September 4, 2026 at 9:07 AM
I fully believe the administration's VP is OK with bringing about the end times
It's that he think what he's doing is "God’s work” that I find beyond belief
It's that he think what he's doing is "God’s work” that I find beyond belief
A whistleblower revealed key parts of the USPS plan for carrying out the administration's directives remain in place regardless of the court orders against them
Some day, I'll be saying that I remember when politicians tried to minimize confusion at elections, and kids will just roll their eyes
Some day, I'll be saying that I remember when politicians tried to minimize confusion at elections, and kids will just roll their eyes
September 3, 2026 at 9:09 AM
A whistleblower revealed key parts of the USPS plan for carrying out the administration's directives remain in place regardless of the court orders against them
Some day, I'll be saying that I remember when politicians tried to minimize confusion at elections, and kids will just roll their eyes
Some day, I'll be saying that I remember when politicians tried to minimize confusion at elections, and kids will just roll their eyes
Putin pledged to increase attacks in Ukraine and continue to support Iran
So you can understand why the administration determined Russia was an ally who they would invite to the G20 summit
Regardless of whether any other country wanted them there
So you can understand why the administration determined Russia was an ally who they would invite to the G20 summit
Regardless of whether any other country wanted them there
September 2, 2026 at 9:36 AM
Putin pledged to increase attacks in Ukraine and continue to support Iran
So you can understand why the administration determined Russia was an ally who they would invite to the G20 summit
Regardless of whether any other country wanted them there
So you can understand why the administration determined Russia was an ally who they would invite to the G20 summit
Regardless of whether any other country wanted them there
When US troops are in war zones, some foreign nationals help us
In return, we protect these people and their families
The ICE detainees sent to Africa include Afghanis & Iranis brought to the US *because* their families helped us
So, the military shouldn't count on much help in the future
In return, we protect these people and their families
The ICE detainees sent to Africa include Afghanis & Iranis brought to the US *because* their families helped us
So, the military shouldn't count on much help in the future
September 1, 2026 at 9:13 AM
When US troops are in war zones, some foreign nationals help us
In return, we protect these people and their families
The ICE detainees sent to Africa include Afghanis & Iranis brought to the US *because* their families helped us
So, the military shouldn't count on much help in the future
In return, we protect these people and their families
The ICE detainees sent to Africa include Afghanis & Iranis brought to the US *because* their families helped us
So, the military shouldn't count on much help in the future
ICE is saying the detainees in Delaney Hall never went on a hunger strike
And as with almost all their claims, the utter lack of evidence to support their claims stands as their proof
And as with almost all their claims, the utter lack of evidence to support their claims stands as their proof
August 31, 2026 at 9:26 AM
ICE is saying the detainees in Delaney Hall never went on a hunger strike
And as with almost all their claims, the utter lack of evidence to support their claims stands as their proof
And as with almost all their claims, the utter lack of evidence to support their claims stands as their proof
Hear me out
The administration wants to go down in history
If you are the first to do something, you have a record that can *never* be broken
If we convince them that being the first president to be removed by the 25th amendment will give them an unbreakable record, they might like the idea
The administration wants to go down in history
If you are the first to do something, you have a record that can *never* be broken
If we convince them that being the first president to be removed by the 25th amendment will give them an unbreakable record, they might like the idea
August 30, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Hear me out
The administration wants to go down in history
If you are the first to do something, you have a record that can *never* be broken
If we convince them that being the first president to be removed by the 25th amendment will give them an unbreakable record, they might like the idea
The administration wants to go down in history
If you are the first to do something, you have a record that can *never* be broken
If we convince them that being the first president to be removed by the 25th amendment will give them an unbreakable record, they might like the idea
The administration made a deal for Venezuela's oil
With an interim Venezuelan government that has no constitutional legitimacy, has a 25% approval rating, and may collapse because they made this agreement
This isn't a deal - it's just birds of feather
With an interim Venezuelan government that has no constitutional legitimacy, has a 25% approval rating, and may collapse because they made this agreement
This isn't a deal - it's just birds of feather
August 29, 2026 at 9:25 AM
The administration made a deal for Venezuela's oil
With an interim Venezuelan government that has no constitutional legitimacy, has a 25% approval rating, and may collapse because they made this agreement
This isn't a deal - it's just birds of feather
With an interim Venezuelan government that has no constitutional legitimacy, has a 25% approval rating, and may collapse because they made this agreement
This isn't a deal - it's just birds of feather
Another judge blocked the administration's attempts to restrict mail-in voting
Tomorrow there will be a march on Washington to Defend the Vote
But we all know that the administration is ready to ignore the courts *and* the will of the people
Tomorrow there will be a march on Washington to Defend the Vote
But we all know that the administration is ready to ignore the courts *and* the will of the people
August 28, 2026 at 9:08 AM
Another judge blocked the administration's attempts to restrict mail-in voting
Tomorrow there will be a march on Washington to Defend the Vote
But we all know that the administration is ready to ignore the courts *and* the will of the people
Tomorrow there will be a march on Washington to Defend the Vote
But we all know that the administration is ready to ignore the courts *and* the will of the people
Years ago, a Navy officer told the administration digital systems were too complicated, and the administration said they'd get steam catapults back
So, the administration will force the Navy to redesign carriers with outdated tech - costing billions
Because *that's* the promise they want to keep!
So, the administration will force the Navy to redesign carriers with outdated tech - costing billions
Because *that's* the promise they want to keep!
August 27, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Years ago, a Navy officer told the administration digital systems were too complicated, and the administration said they'd get steam catapults back
So, the administration will force the Navy to redesign carriers with outdated tech - costing billions
Because *that's* the promise they want to keep!
So, the administration will force the Navy to redesign carriers with outdated tech - costing billions
Because *that's* the promise they want to keep!
If the administration changes the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America, the Great Lakes mnemonic will also need to change
With the new letters, the obvious choice is SHAME
And considering the administration's behavior, it's probably more apt
With the new letters, the obvious choice is SHAME
And considering the administration's behavior, it's probably more apt
August 26, 2026 at 9:08 AM
If the administration changes the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America, the Great Lakes mnemonic will also need to change
With the new letters, the obvious choice is SHAME
And considering the administration's behavior, it's probably more apt
With the new letters, the obvious choice is SHAME
And considering the administration's behavior, it's probably more apt
I'm not much for believing in God
But I get why a god would want to hang with Dolly more than with some other 80 year olds
But I get why a god would want to hang with Dolly more than with some other 80 year olds
August 25, 2026 at 10:51 PM
I'm not much for believing in God
But I get why a god would want to hang with Dolly more than with some other 80 year olds
But I get why a god would want to hang with Dolly more than with some other 80 year olds
SCOTUS did not decide that the administration could interfere with mail-in voting
They decided to let an executive order they will review later go into effect while they wait to review it
Because they may not want every administration to always have this power, but they want this one to right now
They decided to let an executive order they will review later go into effect while they wait to review it
Because they may not want every administration to always have this power, but they want this one to right now
August 25, 2026 at 9:00 AM
SCOTUS did not decide that the administration could interfere with mail-in voting
They decided to let an executive order they will review later go into effect while they wait to review it
Because they may not want every administration to always have this power, but they want this one to right now
They decided to let an executive order they will review later go into effect while they wait to review it
Because they may not want every administration to always have this power, but they want this one to right now
During their first term, the administration tore out the White House Rose Garden
This weekend, they placed statues of the nation's founders on the patio where the garden had been
Replacing a colorful vibrant thing with a tribute to a frozen stylized version of history seems a little on the nose
This weekend, they placed statues of the nation's founders on the patio where the garden had been
Replacing a colorful vibrant thing with a tribute to a frozen stylized version of history seems a little on the nose
August 24, 2026 at 9:28 AM
During their first term, the administration tore out the White House Rose Garden
This weekend, they placed statues of the nation's founders on the patio where the garden had been
Replacing a colorful vibrant thing with a tribute to a frozen stylized version of history seems a little on the nose
This weekend, they placed statues of the nation's founders on the patio where the garden had been
Replacing a colorful vibrant thing with a tribute to a frozen stylized version of history seems a little on the nose