Chris Hecht ❌👑
@checht.bsky.social
Fintech & Data Geek, World Traveler, Politics Junkie, UCLA Bruin, Husband, Father, views are my own and shared by rational people
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Chris Hecht ❌👑
@checht.bsky.social
· Jun 11
OC Rapid Response Network
ocrapidresponse.org
🚨 If you see ICE in Orange County, call the OC Rapid Response Network immediately: 714‑881‑1558 or email [email protected]. They offer support for ICE sightings, raids, legal referrals, and more. Learn more at ocrapidresponse.org and help our community stay safe. 💪 #iceraid
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PTFO collaborated with @msjpauly.bsky.social and @motherjones.com on an investigation into Riley Gaines.
Riley’s messaging about trans athletes involves “predatory men” and “sexual assault.”
But there’s an important story multiple ex-teammates at Kentucky want you to know: youtu.be/iKUl8lkuGOc?...
Riley’s messaging about trans athletes involves “predatory men” and “sexual assault.”
But there’s an important story multiple ex-teammates at Kentucky want you to know: youtu.be/iKUl8lkuGOc?...
Riley Gaines Investigated: The Lia Thomas Race, the Coach & Why She "Doesn't Even Like" Trump | PTFO
YouTube video by PABLO TORRE FINDS OUT
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November 20, 2025 at 1:33 PM
PTFO collaborated with @msjpauly.bsky.social and @motherjones.com on an investigation into Riley Gaines.
Riley’s messaging about trans athletes involves “predatory men” and “sexual assault.”
But there’s an important story multiple ex-teammates at Kentucky want you to know: youtu.be/iKUl8lkuGOc?...
Riley’s messaging about trans athletes involves “predatory men” and “sexual assault.”
But there’s an important story multiple ex-teammates at Kentucky want you to know: youtu.be/iKUl8lkuGOc?...
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New from me:
Kash Patel is engaged in purges, removal of real accountability, and impunity for loyalists at the FBI.
Researchers told me that these are the exact patterns that create abusive national security organizations under authoritarianism. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/how-the-fb...
Kash Patel is engaged in purges, removal of real accountability, and impunity for loyalists at the FBI.
Researchers told me that these are the exact patterns that create abusive national security organizations under authoritarianism. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/how-the-fb...
How the FBI Became the Face of Deprofessionalization
What research tells us about national security under authoritarianism
donmoynihan.substack.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:39 PM
New from me:
Kash Patel is engaged in purges, removal of real accountability, and impunity for loyalists at the FBI.
Researchers told me that these are the exact patterns that create abusive national security organizations under authoritarianism. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/how-the-fb...
Kash Patel is engaged in purges, removal of real accountability, and impunity for loyalists at the FBI.
Researchers told me that these are the exact patterns that create abusive national security organizations under authoritarianism. 🧵
donmoynihan.substack.com/p/how-the-fb...
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Join us tomorrow for the Trans Day of Remembrance @thefridacinema.org. Buy your tickets now, or online at the door: tinyurl.com/TDOROCtix Note: We're unable to accept cash. Limited donated tickets are available. Direct chat with us for more info.
El español está abajo en el comentario.
#trans #TDOR
El español está abajo en el comentario.
#trans #TDOR
November 20, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Join us tomorrow for the Trans Day of Remembrance @thefridacinema.org. Buy your tickets now, or online at the door: tinyurl.com/TDOROCtix Note: We're unable to accept cash. Limited donated tickets are available. Direct chat with us for more info.
El español está abajo en el comentario.
#trans #TDOR
El español está abajo en el comentario.
#trans #TDOR
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Most “data science” jobs don’t fail at the modeling stage. They fail at the:
— unclear objectives
— ambiguous metrics
— political friction
Data doesn’t speak for itself. It needs a translator.
#DataScience #MachineLearning #AI #RStats
— unclear objectives
— ambiguous metrics
— political friction
Data doesn’t speak for itself. It needs a translator.
#DataScience #MachineLearning #AI #RStats
November 12, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Most “data science” jobs don’t fail at the modeling stage. They fail at the:
— unclear objectives
— ambiguous metrics
— political friction
Data doesn’t speak for itself. It needs a translator.
#DataScience #MachineLearning #AI #RStats
— unclear objectives
— ambiguous metrics
— political friction
Data doesn’t speak for itself. It needs a translator.
#DataScience #MachineLearning #AI #RStats
And to echo @kairyssdal.bsky.social, “the stock market is not the economy.”
AOC: Trump has been saying the economy is booming, but it’s really only seven tech companies. They’re driving this growth in just one sector: AI.
So the entire economic growth can be tracked down to seven companies and their AI expansion…
So the entire economic growth can be tracked down to seven companies and their AI expansion…
November 18, 2025 at 11:25 PM
And to echo @kairyssdal.bsky.social, “the stock market is not the economy.”
Imagine what Epstein, the world’s most notorious pedophile and sex trafficker, must’ve seen his best friend do.
“I have met some very bad people, none as bad as Trump," Epstein wrote in 2017 to former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers. "Not one decent cell in his body."
www.npr.org/2025/11/12/n...
“I have met some very bad people, none as bad as Trump," Epstein wrote in 2017 to former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers. "Not one decent cell in his body."
www.npr.org/2025/11/12/n...
White House downplays new Epstein emails that mention Trump
The House Oversight Committee has released a new tranche of documents, including several emails from the estate of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that refer to President Trump.
www.npr.org
November 13, 2025 at 2:28 PM
Imagine what Epstein, the world’s most notorious pedophile and sex trafficker, must’ve seen his best friend do.
“I have met some very bad people, none as bad as Trump," Epstein wrote in 2017 to former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers. "Not one decent cell in his body."
www.npr.org/2025/11/12/n...
“I have met some very bad people, none as bad as Trump," Epstein wrote in 2017 to former Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers. "Not one decent cell in his body."
www.npr.org/2025/11/12/n...
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AOC and Her Ideas About Income
Inequality......❤️
Inequality......❤️
November 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
AOC and Her Ideas About Income
Inequality......❤️
Inequality......❤️
If you live in Orange County and want to honor the service and sacrifice for those who have served, here’s a good list of local activities voiceofoc.org/2025/11/wher...
Where to Celebrate Veterans Across OC
Ceremonies, parades and flag displays are among many free events offered in honor of military men and women this Veterans Day.
voiceofoc.org
November 11, 2025 at 4:46 PM
If you live in Orange County and want to honor the service and sacrifice for those who have served, here’s a good list of local activities voiceofoc.org/2025/11/wher...
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They found billions for foreign deals but not for your healthcare.
Hold them accountable. Flood the lines!
📱 (202) 224-3121
Hold them accountable. Flood the lines!
📱 (202) 224-3121
November 10, 2025 at 7:57 PM
They found billions for foreign deals but not for your healthcare.
Hold them accountable. Flood the lines!
📱 (202) 224-3121
Hold them accountable. Flood the lines!
📱 (202) 224-3121
Proud to see Trade Ledger join forces with United Fintech to accelerate AI-powered innovation in banking. It’s been an excellent chapter working with such a talented team to transform commercial lending, and I'm excited for what’s next!
innovationstreets.com/united-finte...
innovationstreets.com/united-finte...
United Fintech Acquires Trade Ledger to Drive AI-Powered Innovation in Banking
United Fintech acquires Trade Ledger to advance AI-driven innovation in commercial and business banking.
innovationstreets.com
November 9, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Proud to see Trade Ledger join forces with United Fintech to accelerate AI-powered innovation in banking. It’s been an excellent chapter working with such a talented team to transform commercial lending, and I'm excited for what’s next!
innovationstreets.com/united-finte...
innovationstreets.com/united-finte...
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It's complicated. But the bottom line is the next step would be for the whole court to consider it and it could result it in a stay designed by the 6-justice legion of doom.
November 8, 2025 at 3:42 AM
It's complicated. But the bottom line is the next step would be for the whole court to consider it and it could result it in a stay designed by the 6-justice legion of doom.
Cruelty is the point.
The USDA sent an email to grocery stores telling them they are prohibited from offering special discounts to customers affected by the SNAP funding lapse.
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email
I'm aware of at least 2 stores that had offered struggling customers a discount, then withdrew it after receiving this email
November 3, 2025 at 12:40 PM
Cruelty is the point.
Even the most advanced AI (Deep NN, advanced reasoning) will never feel anything. Consciousness isn’t computation. It’s a biological phenomenon rooted in lived experience. At best, they’re Chalmers’s philosophical zombies. Stochastic parrots without an inner world. #AI
Stating the obvious but still relevant.
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman says only biological beings are capable of consciousness, and that developers and researchers should stop pursuing projects that suggest otherwise. #AI
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/02/mic…
Microsoft AI chief Mustafa Suleyman says only biological beings are capable of consciousness, and that developers and researchers should stop pursuing projects that suggest otherwise. #AI
www.cnbc.com/2025/11/02/mic…
November 2, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Even the most advanced AI (Deep NN, advanced reasoning) will never feel anything. Consciousness isn’t computation. It’s a biological phenomenon rooted in lived experience. At best, they’re Chalmers’s philosophical zombies. Stochastic parrots without an inner world. #AI
Happy 🎃 Halloween. Great to see Brian Stack back as Frankenstein. A Conan classic that will start your day with a smile.
“Dr. Frankenstein's Monster Takes The Colbert Questionert”. Happy Halloween, everybody!🎃 youtu.be/CgkQUp07SwA?...
Dr. Frankenstein's Monster Takes The Colbert Questionert
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
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October 31, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Happy 🎃 Halloween. Great to see Brian Stack back as Frankenstein. A Conan classic that will start your day with a smile.
Worthy of a few moments of your time www.tiktok.com/@beezay22/vi...
#dei #equity #diversity #inclusion #schoolboard #Virginia #virginiabeach #resist #fyp #news
TikTok video by BeezayDad
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October 29, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Worthy of a few moments of your time www.tiktok.com/@beezay22/vi...
According to usafacts.org/articles/how..., we are looking at 2.86 million on the payroll, so @ike55.bsky.social is spot on. This payment is a drop in the bucket, and some repayment will happen at some point.
October 26, 2025 at 1:49 AM
According to usafacts.org/articles/how..., we are looking at 2.86 million on the payroll, so @ike55.bsky.social is spot on. This payment is a drop in the bucket, and some repayment will happen at some point.
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So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
President Reagan's Radio Address on Free and Fair Trade on April 25, 1987
YouTube video by Reagan Library
youtu.be
October 24, 2025 at 5:14 PM
So they didn’t like the ad. Let’s just post Reagan’s 5 min speech against tariffs as it appears on YouTube.
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
Over and over. On all platforms (some of y’all are still on X).
*1981 Sherrilyn horrified by 2025 Sherrilyn saying “let’s post Reagan’s speech.”
youtu.be/5t5QK03KXPc
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We have just over two weeks to pass Prop 50. And when we do, it will send a message of hope across the country, that change is possible if we do the work.
So, let’s get to it. linktr.ee/cadem
So, let’s get to it. linktr.ee/cadem
October 22, 2025 at 10:49 PM
We have just over two weeks to pass Prop 50. And when we do, it will send a message of hope across the country, that change is possible if we do the work.
So, let’s get to it. linktr.ee/cadem
So, let’s get to it. linktr.ee/cadem
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34 people killed in 50 days. Their guilt or innocence unknown, for an alleged crime that doesn't carry a death sentence. That's a lot of death.
adamisacson.com/boat-strikes/
adamisacson.com/boat-strikes/
October 22, 2025 at 7:42 PM
34 people killed in 50 days. Their guilt or innocence unknown, for an alleged crime that doesn't carry a death sentence. That's a lot of death.
adamisacson.com/boat-strikes/
adamisacson.com/boat-strikes/
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⚠️ ORANGE COUNTY - ELECTION ALERT ⚠️
Only 14 days left.
Only 15% of ballots returned.
The race is neck and neck.
Your vote has never been more important. Please, take 5 minutes to complete your ballot, SIGN IT, and return it today.
Only 14 days left.
Only 15% of ballots returned.
The race is neck and neck.
Your vote has never been more important. Please, take 5 minutes to complete your ballot, SIGN IT, and return it today.
October 21, 2025 at 5:24 PM
⚠️ ORANGE COUNTY - ELECTION ALERT ⚠️
Only 14 days left.
Only 15% of ballots returned.
The race is neck and neck.
Your vote has never been more important. Please, take 5 minutes to complete your ballot, SIGN IT, and return it today.
Only 14 days left.
Only 15% of ballots returned.
The race is neck and neck.
Your vote has never been more important. Please, take 5 minutes to complete your ballot, SIGN IT, and return it today.
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Retired Army Sgt. Brian Wofford spoke to me this morning at the Oklahoma City #NoKings protest. Didn’t expect him to be carrying his DD214 so I asked some warmup questions like when he got out and whether his injury was service-related.
He paused while describing the car bomb in Iraq to say this:
He paused while describing the car bomb in Iraq to say this:
October 19, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Retired Army Sgt. Brian Wofford spoke to me this morning at the Oklahoma City #NoKings protest. Didn’t expect him to be carrying his DD214 so I asked some warmup questions like when he got out and whether his injury was service-related.
He paused while describing the car bomb in Iraq to say this:
He paused while describing the car bomb in Iraq to say this:
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“We’re here peacefully protesting, looking as ridiculous as we can, just so maybe we appeal to the president because he’s a ridiculous leader that is normalizing abuse of power. And we cannot stand and act like nothing is happening.” 🦄
October 19, 2025 at 2:00 AM
“We’re here peacefully protesting, looking as ridiculous as we can, just so maybe we appeal to the president because he’s a ridiculous leader that is normalizing abuse of power. And we cannot stand and act like nothing is happening.” 🦄
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I joined the "human banner" at San Francisco's Ocean Beach. This flag was at the center. It was a gorgeous day with enormous waves. #nokings
October 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
I joined the "human banner" at San Francisco's Ocean Beach. This flag was at the center. It was a gorgeous day with enormous waves. #nokings
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When the Nazi group chat ruins your talking points
October 16, 2025 at 7:56 PM
When the Nazi group chat ruins your talking points
When the press can’t stay independent, transparency and accountability die, and with it, the last shreds of our democracy. www.npr.org/2025/10/14/g...
Opinion: Why I'm handing in my Pentagon press pass
Tom Bowman has held his Pentagon press pass for 28 years. He says the Pentagon's new media policy makes it impossible to be a journalist, which means finding out what's really going on behind the scen...
www.npr.org
October 15, 2025 at 9:07 AM
When the press can’t stay independent, transparency and accountability die, and with it, the last shreds of our democracy. www.npr.org/2025/10/14/g...