Florid Man
@humintel.bsky.social
I'm a Gen-X socialist who has read Marx and will soon write a Cliff's notes version for the DSA millennials. I also bake my own bread and play the shamisen flute. But make no mistake; I'm here for the politics, not the cat memes. Okay, maybe just a few...
CHOKE ON IT COWARD!
As Macklemore said, he's not a victim and neither is Sheer Ran.
The victims are families that have been massacred.
As Macklemore said, he's not a victim and neither is Sheer Ran.
The victims are families that have been massacred.
Ed Sheeran tour in chaos as resale ticket prices fall
www.independent.co.uk
September 17, 2026 at 4:19 PM
CHOKE ON IT COWARD!
As Macklemore said, he's not a victim and neither is Sheer Ran.
The victims are families that have been massacred.
As Macklemore said, he's not a victim and neither is Sheer Ran.
The victims are families that have been massacred.
Britain does not have free speech laws or several other constitutional protections most Americans take for granted.
However, their courts are holding the Tech Bros to account in at least some respects.
American courts are too intertwined with the Chamber of Commerce to protect Americans.
However, their courts are holding the Tech Bros to account in at least some respects.
American courts are too intertwined with the Chamber of Commerce to protect Americans.
Meta ordered to remove UK deepfakes as oversight board criticises ‘inadequate’ safeguards
Facebook told it was wrong in leaving up AI-generated videos of a Labour councillor and Muslim campaigner, amid calls to curb fakes
www.theguardian.com
September 17, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Britain does not have free speech laws or several other constitutional protections most Americans take for granted.
However, their courts are holding the Tech Bros to account in at least some respects.
American courts are too intertwined with the Chamber of Commerce to protect Americans.
However, their courts are holding the Tech Bros to account in at least some respects.
American courts are too intertwined with the Chamber of Commerce to protect Americans.
"Republican who reads and believes in polls, knows she needs to create pretend distance between herself and MAGA policies that are wildly unpopular in the district."
But since she votes in lockstep w GOP reps on almost every MAGA priority, including the "Big Beautiful" one she may still be cooked.
But since she votes in lockstep w GOP reps on almost every MAGA priority, including the "Big Beautiful" one she may still be cooked.
House Republican releases campaign ad critical of Trump’s immigration policies
María Elvira Salazar says some enforcement has ‘gone too far’ as GOP seeks distance from Trump before midterms
www.theguardian.com
September 17, 2026 at 4:09 PM
"Republican who reads and believes in polls, knows she needs to create pretend distance between herself and MAGA policies that are wildly unpopular in the district."
But since she votes in lockstep w GOP reps on almost every MAGA priority, including the "Big Beautiful" one she may still be cooked.
But since she votes in lockstep w GOP reps on almost every MAGA priority, including the "Big Beautiful" one she may still be cooked.
Funniest tech fail this year:
My sister trying to add the despised condo board chairperson -first name 'Ginger'- to her contacts.
However, instead of adding "Ginger Bitch" to her contacts list, she texted it to the number.
And I can't stop laughing about it.
My sister trying to add the despised condo board chairperson -first name 'Ginger'- to her contacts.
However, instead of adding "Ginger Bitch" to her contacts list, she texted it to the number.
And I can't stop laughing about it.
September 17, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Funniest tech fail this year:
My sister trying to add the despised condo board chairperson -first name 'Ginger'- to her contacts.
However, instead of adding "Ginger Bitch" to her contacts list, she texted it to the number.
And I can't stop laughing about it.
My sister trying to add the despised condo board chairperson -first name 'Ginger'- to her contacts.
However, instead of adding "Ginger Bitch" to her contacts list, she texted it to the number.
And I can't stop laughing about it.
The "Streisand Effect" refers to the court case where Babs attempted to have aerial pics of her coastal estate scrubbed from a public database.
It had only been downloaded 6 times, twice by her lawyers.
After the press around the case it was downloaded thousands of times and on tabloid covers.
It had only been downloaded 6 times, twice by her lawyers.
After the press around the case it was downloaded thousands of times and on tabloid covers.
September 17, 2026 at 1:43 PM
The "Streisand Effect" refers to the court case where Babs attempted to have aerial pics of her coastal estate scrubbed from a public database.
It had only been downloaded 6 times, twice by her lawyers.
After the press around the case it was downloaded thousands of times and on tabloid covers.
It had only been downloaded 6 times, twice by her lawyers.
After the press around the case it was downloaded thousands of times and on tabloid covers.
Reposted by Florid Man
Sometimes, I start writing a post, and then I read what I wrote and say, "Who cares?" and delete it.
September 17, 2026 at 12:35 AM
Sometimes, I start writing a post, and then I read what I wrote and say, "Who cares?" and delete it.
Palm Beach has a billion dollars invested in Israeli genocide bonds and isn't interested in hearing what any voters have to say about it.
What a sickening and un-American display of contempt for democracy.
What a sickening and un-American display of contempt for democracy.
Palestinian American activist arrested and ‘charged for trespassing at a public hearing’
Noura Erakat says a Florida mayor shortened speaking time and banned discussion of investment in Israeli bonds
www.theguardian.com
September 16, 2026 at 7:48 PM
Palm Beach has a billion dollars invested in Israeli genocide bonds and isn't interested in hearing what any voters have to say about it.
What a sickening and un-American display of contempt for democracy.
What a sickening and un-American display of contempt for democracy.
The key words here:
"MAGA loyalist" &
"Former president of the American Chamber of Commerce Myanmar"
I'm sure he's guilty of a lot worse than they had him locked up for.
And America was a better place for him being locked up in SE Asia.
Unfortunately, he's coming back.
"MAGA loyalist" &
"Former president of the American Chamber of Commerce Myanmar"
I'm sure he's guilty of a lot worse than they had him locked up for.
And America was a better place for him being locked up in SE Asia.
Unfortunately, he's coming back.
US businessman Adam Castillo deported from Myanmar after months in jail, state media says
Myanmar’s military-backed government has deported Adam Castillo, a U.S. businessman, after three months in jail on charges his supporters say were trumped-up
www.independent.co.uk
September 16, 2026 at 7:05 PM
The key words here:
"MAGA loyalist" &
"Former president of the American Chamber of Commerce Myanmar"
I'm sure he's guilty of a lot worse than they had him locked up for.
And America was a better place for him being locked up in SE Asia.
Unfortunately, he's coming back.
"MAGA loyalist" &
"Former president of the American Chamber of Commerce Myanmar"
I'm sure he's guilty of a lot worse than they had him locked up for.
And America was a better place for him being locked up in SE Asia.
Unfortunately, he's coming back.
What does Colin Kaepernick know about NFL owners colluding with each other in order to silence human rights activism?
More than Macklemore, I reckon.
More than Macklemore, I reckon.
KAEPERNICK: The part that I hope people take away in this moment is what Robert Kraft and what they’re saying by denying Macklemore is they are openly colluding.
They also want people to know that if you take an action that they don’t agree with, they will come for you.
They also want people to know that if you take an action that they don’t agree with, they will come for you.
September 16, 2026 at 6:49 PM
What does Colin Kaepernick know about NFL owners colluding with each other in order to silence human rights activism?
More than Macklemore, I reckon.
More than Macklemore, I reckon.
Ban the group and then what?
The members all realize what complete wankers they all are and go back to football hooliganism?
Or do they form another hate group with another name?
Will you ban black clothing? In Britain?!
The members all realize what complete wankers they all are and go back to football hooliganism?
Or do they form another hate group with another name?
Will you ban black clothing? In Britain?!
UK urged to ban Patriot Platform behind anti-migrant protests
Exclusive: Shami Chakrabarti says group ‘appears explicitly to intend and incite violence and intimidation’ and their uniforms signify ‘a private army’
www.independent.co.uk
September 16, 2026 at 6:43 PM
Ban the group and then what?
The members all realize what complete wankers they all are and go back to football hooliganism?
Or do they form another hate group with another name?
Will you ban black clothing? In Britain?!
The members all realize what complete wankers they all are and go back to football hooliganism?
Or do they form another hate group with another name?
Will you ban black clothing? In Britain?!
Why is it that the only outlet which will platform Jewish anti-Zionist voices is Al-Jazeera?
The Neturei Karta have lived in Jerusalem for 150 years and have opposed Zionism from the beginning.
Where is their 60 Minutes segment?
Where is CNN or MSN-whatever?
(Asking for a friend)
The Neturei Karta have lived in Jerusalem for 150 years and have opposed Zionism from the beginning.
Where is their 60 Minutes segment?
Where is CNN or MSN-whatever?
(Asking for a friend)
Neturei Karta: Opposing Zionism
Inside Neturei Karta, the ultra-Orthodox Jewish group that rejects Zionism, supports Palestinians fighting occupation.
www.aljazeera.com
September 16, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Why is it that the only outlet which will platform Jewish anti-Zionist voices is Al-Jazeera?
The Neturei Karta have lived in Jerusalem for 150 years and have opposed Zionism from the beginning.
Where is their 60 Minutes segment?
Where is CNN or MSN-whatever?
(Asking for a friend)
The Neturei Karta have lived in Jerusalem for 150 years and have opposed Zionism from the beginning.
Where is their 60 Minutes segment?
Where is CNN or MSN-whatever?
(Asking for a friend)
I knew Senators served 6 years, but just learned that US Congress reps serve 2 year terms, not 4.
No wonder they're always on the phone with lobbyists begging for money, rather than governing.
Campaign finance reform is just one piece.
Many issues with legislatures are systemic.
No wonder they're always on the phone with lobbyists begging for money, rather than governing.
Campaign finance reform is just one piece.
Many issues with legislatures are systemic.
September 16, 2026 at 3:46 PM
I knew Senators served 6 years, but just learned that US Congress reps serve 2 year terms, not 4.
No wonder they're always on the phone with lobbyists begging for money, rather than governing.
Campaign finance reform is just one piece.
Many issues with legislatures are systemic.
No wonder they're always on the phone with lobbyists begging for money, rather than governing.
Campaign finance reform is just one piece.
Many issues with legislatures are systemic.
Reposted by Florid Man
Streisand Effect.
Congrats, Robert Kraft and pro genocide supporters.
You've just made Macklemore and his speech mentioning "Free Palestine" into a global issue, galvanizing the majority.
Congrats, Robert Kraft and pro genocide supporters.
You've just made Macklemore and his speech mentioning "Free Palestine" into a global issue, galvanizing the majority.
September 16, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Streisand Effect.
Congrats, Robert Kraft and pro genocide supporters.
You've just made Macklemore and his speech mentioning "Free Palestine" into a global issue, galvanizing the majority.
Congrats, Robert Kraft and pro genocide supporters.
You've just made Macklemore and his speech mentioning "Free Palestine" into a global issue, galvanizing the majority.
Epilepsy, Tourettes, a lot of people still suffer from invisible ailments that can bear social stigma.
I don’t normally write about what ails me because I can’t imagine anything more boring for you to read.
But I decided to tell you something about my health today that I’ve never before revealed because I want to help dispel some of the stigma attached to a condition I’ve had.
But I decided to tell you something about my health today that I’ve never before revealed because I want to help dispel some of the stigma attached to a condition I’ve had.
Subject to Fits
My epilepsy
robertreich.substack.com
September 16, 2026 at 3:02 PM
Epilepsy, Tourettes, a lot of people still suffer from invisible ailments that can bear social stigma.
"Amateur hour" is the best way to describe this company.
The fact that an encryption key was stored on the device, means they never considered anyone would compromise one of their devices.
Which makes me wonder if anybody in that organization has even got A+ or Network+ credentials.
#Clowns
The fact that an encryption key was stored on the device, means they never considered anyone would compromise one of their devices.
Which makes me wonder if anybody in that organization has even got A+ or Network+ credentials.
#Clowns
NEW: Hackers ripped down a Flock camera above a roadway, made a near-complete copy of the data stored inside it, and shared the files with 404 Media and @wired.com, revealing in new detail how exactly Flock Safety’s cameras track the movements of both vehicles and people.
Hackers Stole Flock’s Camera Software, Revealing How the Company Tracks Cars and People
While people around the U.S. are tearing down Flock cameras, one group of hackers went a step further: extracting the camera's software too.
www.404media.co
September 16, 2026 at 2:46 PM
"Amateur hour" is the best way to describe this company.
The fact that an encryption key was stored on the device, means they never considered anyone would compromise one of their devices.
Which makes me wonder if anybody in that organization has even got A+ or Network+ credentials.
#Clowns
The fact that an encryption key was stored on the device, means they never considered anyone would compromise one of their devices.
Which makes me wonder if anybody in that organization has even got A+ or Network+ credentials.
#Clowns
During the Space Race, NASA spent over a million dollars developing a ball point pen that could write in zero G.
The Soviets reached into the desk and grabbed a mechanical pencil.
Now we have Big Tech telling us we don't need paper anymore.
The Soviets reached into the desk and grabbed a mechanical pencil.
Now we have Big Tech telling us we don't need paper anymore.
September 16, 2026 at 8:31 AM
During the Space Race, NASA spent over a million dollars developing a ball point pen that could write in zero G.
The Soviets reached into the desk and grabbed a mechanical pencil.
Now we have Big Tech telling us we don't need paper anymore.
The Soviets reached into the desk and grabbed a mechanical pencil.
Now we have Big Tech telling us we don't need paper anymore.
It's not about one artist or one genocide.
The oligarchy is taking off the kid gloves.
And at some point real soon, the rest of us won't have much choice but to start fighting back.
The oligarchy is taking off the kid gloves.
And at some point real soon, the rest of us won't have much choice but to start fighting back.
Rep. @aoc.bsky.social : “To see what Patriots owner Robert Kraft did to line up all the stadiums to censor speech in that one specific way… this isn’t just about one artist.”
September 16, 2026 at 8:11 AM
It's not about one artist or one genocide.
The oligarchy is taking off the kid gloves.
And at some point real soon, the rest of us won't have much choice but to start fighting back.
The oligarchy is taking off the kid gloves.
And at some point real soon, the rest of us won't have much choice but to start fighting back.
Why do I roundly despise individuals with hyphenated surnames?
Because I've yet to encounter one that is not an entitled, self-important narcissist.
Because I've yet to encounter one that is not an entitled, self-important narcissist.
September 16, 2026 at 7:52 AM
Why do I roundly despise individuals with hyphenated surnames?
Because I've yet to encounter one that is not an entitled, self-important narcissist.
Because I've yet to encounter one that is not an entitled, self-important narcissist.
A literal white supremacist running for state office isn't really news in Florida.
He might struggle in Orlando or Tampa, but up in the N. FL sticks?
Random hyphenate woman doesn't stand a snowballs chance.
Not enough Alachua college folk in that dist.
#Insomnia
He might struggle in Orlando or Tampa, but up in the N. FL sticks?
Random hyphenate woman doesn't stand a snowballs chance.
Not enough Alachua college folk in that dist.
#Insomnia
Florida Republican candidate marched with neo-Nazis in infamous Charlottesville rally
Marshall Rawson was seen marching alongside the League of the South during the deadly 2017 rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, a new report finds
www.independent.co.uk
September 16, 2026 at 7:44 AM
A literal white supremacist running for state office isn't really news in Florida.
He might struggle in Orlando or Tampa, but up in the N. FL sticks?
Random hyphenate woman doesn't stand a snowballs chance.
Not enough Alachua college folk in that dist.
#Insomnia
He might struggle in Orlando or Tampa, but up in the N. FL sticks?
Random hyphenate woman doesn't stand a snowballs chance.
Not enough Alachua college folk in that dist.
#Insomnia
How many of these stadiums were financed with taxpayer dollars?
Or would the list of ones that weren't financed that way be shorter?
Or would the list of ones that weren't financed that way be shorter?
7 U.S. stadiums who objected to Macklemore remaining on Ed Sheeran’s tour Lincoln Financial Field Philadelphia, Gillette Stadium Foxborough, Mercedes-Benz Stadium Atlanta, Lucas Oil Stadium Indianapolis, Bank of America Stadium Charlotte, AT&T Stadium in Arlington, and Raymond James Stadium Tampa.
September 15, 2026 at 6:35 PM
How many of these stadiums were financed with taxpayer dollars?
Or would the list of ones that weren't financed that way be shorter?
Or would the list of ones that weren't financed that way be shorter?
I'll take Zionist genocide deniers for $500 Alex.
September 15, 2026 at 6:31 PM
I'll take Zionist genocide deniers for $500 Alex.
And since the beginning, capitalists argued that if they paid fair wages, the workers wouldn't want to spend most of their lives in a factory, much less send their kids to work.
Which was -and is- the gospel truth.
Which was -and is- the gospel truth.
September 15, 2026 at 5:52 PM
And since the beginning, capitalists argued that if they paid fair wages, the workers wouldn't want to spend most of their lives in a factory, much less send their kids to work.
Which was -and is- the gospel truth.
Which was -and is- the gospel truth.
My first Kalshi prediction paid out!
Unfortunately, I didn't hit the exact quote.
I had: "very very bad decision"
Who got him word of the day TP?
You owe me money!
Unfortunately, I didn't hit the exact quote.
I had: "very very bad decision"
Who got him word of the day TP?
You owe me money!
Trump lashes out at Supreme Court over ‘shockingly bad’ mail ballot decision
www.independent.co.uk
September 15, 2026 at 5:27 PM
My first Kalshi prediction paid out!
Unfortunately, I didn't hit the exact quote.
I had: "very very bad decision"
Who got him word of the day TP?
You owe me money!
Unfortunately, I didn't hit the exact quote.
I had: "very very bad decision"
Who got him word of the day TP?
You owe me money!
The FBI director had to testify in front of Congress about why he relaxed rules against beastiality.
I assumed it was so that more MAGAs could qualify. Because the bureau doesn't have rules against incest.
Oh yes I did!
I assumed it was so that more MAGAs could qualify. Because the bureau doesn't have rules against incest.
Oh yes I did!
Kash Patel defends FBI hiring policy on applicants who have engaged in bestiality
Senators question FBI chief on move to cut restrictions on agent applicants who have engaged in bestiality
www.theguardian.com
September 15, 2026 at 5:22 PM
The FBI director had to testify in front of Congress about why he relaxed rules against beastiality.
I assumed it was so that more MAGAs could qualify. Because the bureau doesn't have rules against incest.
Oh yes I did!
I assumed it was so that more MAGAs could qualify. Because the bureau doesn't have rules against incest.
Oh yes I did!