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Father, husband, helluva engineer. Other things too. Ex-Space Shuttle Program, Ex-JPL. Opinions my own.

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There's been a lot of debate within the Democratic establishment about what rhetoric to use via ICE.

Well, an incumbent doesn't lose by 48 percentage points very oftenβ€”and her vote on collaborating with ICE was the defining issue here.

04.03.2026 04:49 πŸ‘ 8301 πŸ” 2481 πŸ’¬ 98 πŸ“Œ 107

She's like an old samurai whose great battles are behind her but every once in a while she kills a man with piece of paper just to prove a point

02.03.2026 23:44 πŸ‘ 4991 πŸ” 849 πŸ’¬ 46 πŸ“Œ 12

I am old enough to remember when 'no forever wars' was a reason people claimed they were voting for this guy, or at least refusing to vote for Harris.

03.03.2026 17:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I cannot believe that the creator of the Board of Peace, winner of the prestigious FIFA Peace Prize, would launch an unprovoked unilateral bombing campaign against a sovereign nation. My faith in these venerable institutions is shaken.

01.03.2026 02:08 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

The gloves are protecting the food from him.

26.02.2026 21:43 πŸ‘ 12 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I went after someone who had jumped in my conversation telling me I didn't know what I was talking about, then I notice the handle ended in "42069" and I realized I was wasting my time arguing with some dumb kid.

26.02.2026 06:48 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

It's probably a small thing in the grand scheme, but I'll never forgive her for screwing over and shutting down the historic Griffith Park Pony Rides and Petting Zoo. If BS peddlers can influence her like that I don't want her leading the city.

22.02.2026 21:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Would really like a third option. Raman's office f*cked over/shut down the historic Griffith Park Pony Rides and Petting Zoo thanks to influence from some MAHA-style BS peddlers.

22.02.2026 20:27 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is the interview Donald Trump didn’t want you to see.

His FCC refused to air my interview with Stephen Colbert.

Trump is worried we’re about to flip Texas.

17.02.2026 07:27 πŸ‘ 12412 πŸ” 4933 πŸ’¬ 263 πŸ“Œ 309
another Elon Musk racist tweet

another Elon Musk racist tweet

fuck this guy forever

15.02.2026 16:36 πŸ‘ 318 πŸ” 36 πŸ’¬ 40 πŸ“Œ 44
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Yesterday morning kids were sent running from their bus stop in panic because ICE showed up. This guy at today’s ICE Out of Lindenwold protest is a must watch 😭. @maddow.bsky.social

14.02.2026 02:37 πŸ‘ 23641 πŸ” 8260 πŸ’¬ 602 πŸ“Œ 1356

Senate Minority Leader
The Senate Minority Leader, more commonly referred to as the β€œDemocratic Leader,” serves as the senior official for Senate Democrats and is selected by a vote of the Democratic Caucus. [(Highlighted) As leader of the minority party in the Senate, the Democratic Leader works with the Democratic Conference to set the Democratic agenda, message, and strategy. From time to time, the Democratic Leader appoints Democratic members to task forces and also has statutory responsibilities to fill positions on Commissions.]

Website for the Senate Minority
Website for the Senate Democratic Leader:  Senator Chuck Schumer

Senate Minority Leader The Senate Minority Leader, more commonly referred to as the β€œDemocratic Leader,” serves as the senior official for Senate Democrats and is selected by a vote of the Democratic Caucus. [(Highlighted) As leader of the minority party in the Senate, the Democratic Leader works with the Democratic Conference to set the Democratic agenda, message, and strategy. From time to time, the Democratic Leader appoints Democratic members to task forces and also has statutory responsibilities to fill positions on Commissions.] Website for the Senate Minority Website for the Senate Democratic Leader: Senator Chuck Schumer

You should probably read what I posted again.
I've highlighted the most relevant part. Maybe that will help you out.

Also, your takes continue to be very bad.

10.02.2026 19:57 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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two elderly women are standing in a living room talking Alt: two elderly women are standing in a living room talking. "that's not how it works . That's not how any of this works!"

Oookay. Not relevant to to current leadership standing, but okay.

10.02.2026 19:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
From congressionalinstitute.org:

Senate Minority Leader
The Senate Minority Leader, more commonly referred to as the β€œDemocratic Leader,” serves as the senior official for Senate Democrats and is selected by a vote of the Democratic Caucus. As leader of the minority party in the Senate, the Democratic Leader works with the Democratic Conference to set the Democratic agenda, message, and strategy. From time to time, the Democratic Leader appoints Democratic members to task forces and also has statutory responsibilities to fill positions on Commissions.

Website for the Senate Minority
Website for the Senate Democratic Leader:  Senator Chuck Schumer

From congressionalinstitute.org: Senate Minority Leader The Senate Minority Leader, more commonly referred to as the β€œDemocratic Leader,” serves as the senior official for Senate Democrats and is selected by a vote of the Democratic Caucus. As leader of the minority party in the Senate, the Democratic Leader works with the Democratic Conference to set the Democratic agenda, message, and strategy. From time to time, the Democratic Leader appoints Democratic members to task forces and also has statutory responsibilities to fill positions on Commissions. Website for the Senate Minority Website for the Senate Democratic Leader: Senator Chuck Schumer

"He's not even anywhere close."

Bruh he is literally the Senate Minority Leader. That's pretty close.

10.02.2026 19:26 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

The multiple nannies thing is actually not at all surprising for super rich families. I know of families that have a nanny per child. It's ridiculous, sure, but not suspicious on its own.

10.02.2026 17:48 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

U.K. might lose a prime minister because a guy who worked for him knew another guy who hung out with Epstein. Meanwhile the U.S. opposition party is telling our President, who was Epstein's best friend, that his secret police should get better training so their public street murders look less messy.

09.02.2026 16:07 πŸ‘ 32635 πŸ” 9756 πŸ’¬ 530 πŸ“Œ 351

Benito is a threat b/c he makes art so alluring and enjoyable you want to understand everything about it and then you end up learning about sugar and slavery and colonialism and the TaΓ­nos and Hawaii and then you probably have some thoughts of your own, and that's why art is powerful and dangerous

09.02.2026 01:38 πŸ‘ 20662 πŸ” 5278 πŸ’¬ 107 πŸ“Œ 179
halftime show fromt eh supebowl showing a set on the field featuring a nyc bodega

halftime show fromt eh supebowl showing a set on the field featuring a nyc bodega

This kind of smart, walkable, mixed-use urbanism is illegal to build in most American cities.

09.02.2026 03:50 πŸ‘ 11838 πŸ” 1907 πŸ’¬ 54 πŸ“Œ 36
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SpaceX Delays Mars Plans To Focus on Moon Elon Musk’s rocket company had aimed to reach the red planet in 2026

Hahhaha.
That did not take long. Guess they will not be fully recovering their 2026 schedule after all.
www.wsj.com/science/spac...

07.02.2026 18:00 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Torment Nexus Author: The concept of the Torment Nexus is a fantastical hyperbole of what I thought the Tormenters would build if they had remained in power unchecked after the Great Torment.

Candidate Psycho Felon: I don't think the Tormenters went far enough, vote for me and I'll hire soulless ogres to build a real Torment Nexus.

Chief Tormenter: Psycho Felon's plan for an actual Torment Nexus goes too far.  Vote for Candidate *gulp* Torment Fighter.

Candidate Torment Fighter: The Chief Tormenter's endorsement of me shows just how dangerous Psycho Felon is.

Very Smart Voter: I can't believe Torment Fighter accepts the Chief Tormenter's endorsement. If she wins, it will just be the Great Torment all over again. Guess I'll vote for Psycho Felon.

Torment Nexus Author: The concept of the Torment Nexus is a fantastical hyperbole of what I thought the Tormenters would build if they had remained in power unchecked after the Great Torment. Candidate Psycho Felon: I don't think the Tormenters went far enough, vote for me and I'll hire soulless ogres to build a real Torment Nexus. Chief Tormenter: Psycho Felon's plan for an actual Torment Nexus goes too far. Vote for Candidate *gulp* Torment Fighter. Candidate Torment Fighter: The Chief Tormenter's endorsement of me shows just how dangerous Psycho Felon is. Very Smart Voter: I can't believe Torment Fighter accepts the Chief Tormenter's endorsement. If she wins, it will just be the Great Torment all over again. Guess I'll vote for Psycho Felon.

This has inspired me.

06.02.2026 04:23 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Lord it's depressing to see this comment uttered unironically a year into Trump's term.

What, you haven't figured out what that meant yet?!?

06.02.2026 03:01 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I miss his posts about Los Angeles' Metro. You're lucky to have him.

05.02.2026 17:37 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

My company still openly prides itself on DEI and there are several women at various levels of engineering leadership in my division. I can't speak to any specific groups in CA, but if you're interested, DM me and I can give you some leads.

05.02.2026 17:30 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

I work for a large multinational engineering org, and they have multiple facilities in Ontario, all fairly close to that area. Seconding another commenter; I would need to know her field of engineering (mechanical, electrical, industrial, etc.)

05.02.2026 17:18 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0

I love seeing conversations between Angelinos just organically turn into a 'The Californians' sketch.

04.02.2026 18:18 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

One by one, Europeans mentioned in the Epstein files who still hold political office are beginning to resign or are being forced out of office.

Meanwhile, ruled by an administration almost entirely made up of Epstein associates, the US carries on as if nothing really happened.

03.02.2026 14:39 πŸ‘ 8574 πŸ” 2976 πŸ’¬ 164 πŸ“Œ 148

By free,I mean free from outside influence, not free of charge.

04.02.2026 16:31 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

I keep saying one of the most transformative philanthropical actions Mackenzie Scott could take would be buying a news outlet and funding it in a way that allows it to be free and independent in perpetuity. The anti-Bezos, if you will.

04.02.2026 16:30 πŸ‘ 5 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0

'In the House of Stone and Light' drove me so insane I refused to listen to the radio station that played ever again.

04.02.2026 03:35 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0

Absent any other context, I don't mind the song, but it was the standard Grand Finale song for the Stone Mountain laser and fireworks show that I went to a lot as a kid. Yes, this is the mountain in GA with the giant carving of Confederate generals, so it's forever associated with racism.

04.02.2026 03:20 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0