David King
@davidking17.bsky.social
Interested in U.S. politics, tech, and space
Maybe before we conclude the only way to achieve the world we want to live in is targeted killings in the streets we could think about why 90 million eligible voters chose not to participate in US elections last month? That’s 12x the total population of the swing state I live in (Arizona).
December 8, 2024 at 5:04 PM
Maybe before we conclude the only way to achieve the world we want to live in is targeted killings in the streets we could think about why 90 million eligible voters chose not to participate in US elections last month? That’s 12x the total population of the swing state I live in (Arizona).
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This could be a game-changer for a lot of folks.
I don't know who needs to know this, but Pro Publica has an online thing that will format a letter to your US health insurance company to demand the records behind a claim denial. (which the insurance is then legally required to provide in most cases)
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
projects.propublica.org/claimfile/
Find Out Why Health Insurance Denied Your Claim
You likely have the right to access records that explain why your insurer denied your claim or prior authorization request. Use ProPublica’s free tool to generate a letter requesting your claim file f...
projects.propublica.org
December 6, 2024 at 4:11 AM
This could be a game-changer for a lot of folks.
Both Republicans and Democrats think they represent 51%+ of the country and anyone not part of their group comprises the opposition. In reality they each represent ~30% of the population which leaves 40% of the population who see no material benefit every time they justify a partisan behavior.
December 2, 2024 at 4:56 PM
Both Republicans and Democrats think they represent 51%+ of the country and anyone not part of their group comprises the opposition. In reality they each represent ~30% of the population which leaves 40% of the population who see no material benefit every time they justify a partisan behavior.
Smarter people than me have made this point but lots of people who aren’t well-connected face an uncertain future under a Trump presidency. What norms is Biden willing to violate on their behalf in the last few weeks of his presidency?
December 2, 2024 at 5:52 AM
Smarter people than me have made this point but lots of people who aren’t well-connected face an uncertain future under a Trump presidency. What norms is Biden willing to violate on their behalf in the last few weeks of his presidency?
I hate this attitude so much. Plenty of us who have opposed Trump every step of the way hate this. If you can’t be better than Trump just own it. Stop excusing corruption.
pro tip: if you said nothing when Donald Trump pardoned donors, cronies, extended family members and war criminals, then sit the fuck down and shut the fuck up about Joe Biden pardoning his own son. just put a fucking sock in it
December 2, 2024 at 2:21 AM
I hate this attitude so much. Plenty of us who have opposed Trump every step of the way hate this. If you can’t be better than Trump just own it. Stop excusing corruption.
It’s pretty crazy that Bluesky has 20+ million users. I really hope the growth continues. AT protocol should be the future of social media.
November 20, 2024 at 2:46 PM
It’s pretty crazy that Bluesky has 20+ million users. I really hope the growth continues. AT protocol should be the future of social media.
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November 18, 2024 at 12:06 AM
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Couldn’t see the comet but I got this nice shot of the moon
October 12, 2024 at 2:18 AM
Couldn’t see the comet but I got this nice shot of the moon
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Bluesky is a better *platform* than threads but I'm absolutely willing to concede that the community is too toxic to thrive.
If Bluesky were to really act like a profit maximizing business it might consider just banning a bunch of the worst offenders.
If Bluesky were to really act like a profit maximizing business it might consider just banning a bunch of the worst offenders.
July 15, 2024 at 11:15 AM
Bluesky is a better *platform* than threads but I'm absolutely willing to concede that the community is too toxic to thrive.
If Bluesky were to really act like a profit maximizing business it might consider just banning a bunch of the worst offenders.
If Bluesky were to really act like a profit maximizing business it might consider just banning a bunch of the worst offenders.
I think Bluesky still has the potential to be a great product. But too many of its users don’t believe having a variety of perspectives is a positive
July 15, 2024 at 5:32 PM
I think Bluesky still has the potential to be a great product. But too many of its users don’t believe having a variety of perspectives is a positive
Here’s something nobody wants to hear:
The idea that US presidents could target Americans in a drone strike was already successfully argued in court by the Obama administration in 2014.
www.scotusblog.com/2014/04/dron...
The idea that US presidents could target Americans in a drone strike was already successfully argued in court by the Obama administration in 2014.
www.scotusblog.com/2014/04/dron...
Drone killing policy withstands challenge - SCOTUSblog
The Obama administration's use of unmanned drones to kill terrorism suspects overseas has withstood its strongest legal challenge -- a constitutional lawsuit by the father of a U.S. citizen slain by a...
www.scotusblog.com
July 1, 2024 at 11:47 PM
Here’s something nobody wants to hear:
The idea that US presidents could target Americans in a drone strike was already successfully argued in court by the Obama administration in 2014.
www.scotusblog.com/2014/04/dron...
The idea that US presidents could target Americans in a drone strike was already successfully argued in court by the Obama administration in 2014.
www.scotusblog.com/2014/04/dron...
I had a lot of hope for Bluesky. But it’s turned out to be a very frustrating echo chamber.
There are some really cool uses of AI that will improve people’s lives. But just saying that feels like it will get most people here to block you.
There are some really cool uses of AI that will improve people’s lives. But just saying that feels like it will get most people here to block you.
computer scientists: we have invented a virtual dumbass who is constantly wrong
tech CEOs: let's add it to every product
tech CEOs: let's add it to every product
June 5, 2024 at 4:54 AM
I had a lot of hope for Bluesky. But it’s turned out to be a very frustrating echo chamber.
There are some really cool uses of AI that will improve people’s lives. But just saying that feels like it will get most people here to block you.
There are some really cool uses of AI that will improve people’s lives. But just saying that feels like it will get most people here to block you.
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Just shouted out @ositanwanevu.bsky.social and his point that ordinary people have been basically the only ones to hold Trump to account.
May 30, 2024 at 10:16 PM
Just shouted out @ositanwanevu.bsky.social and his point that ordinary people have been basically the only ones to hold Trump to account.
Bluey has done it again. “The Sign” might be the best episode of a kids TV show I’ve ever seen.
April 15, 2024 at 5:47 PM
Bluey has done it again. “The Sign” might be the best episode of a kids TV show I’ve ever seen.
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I was just about to stop recording the eclipse because of clouds, but I happened to be exactly in the right place to capture a ‘transiting’ plane. 🔭🧪
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April 8, 2024 at 8:56 PM
I was just about to stop recording the eclipse because of clouds, but I happened to be exactly in the right place to capture a ‘transiting’ plane. 🔭🧪
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Breaking news: The Biden administration greenlights more bombs and warplanes for Israel despite widening rift with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
U.S. signs off on more bombs, warplanes for Israel
Despite the U.S. and Israeli governments’ growing rift over the Gaza war, the Biden administration continues to authorize major weapons transfers.
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March 29, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Breaking news: The Biden administration greenlights more bombs and warplanes for Israel despite widening rift with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The most positive spin I can put on this is that including alt text is an easy way to make your account stand out. For those who don’t know there is a setting you can toggle on so you can’t forget
March 21, 2024 at 9:09 PM
The most positive spin I can put on this is that including alt text is an easy way to make your account stand out. For those who don’t know there is a setting you can toggle on so you can’t forget
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MLB’s investigation into Shohei Ohtani is sponsored by FanDuel. Use code GAMBLINGISBAD for $200 in free bets
March 21, 2024 at 12:17 AM
MLB’s investigation into Shohei Ohtani is sponsored by FanDuel. Use code GAMBLINGISBAD for $200 in free bets
It’s sort of interesting to me how everyone is making fun of Texas and nobody is making fun of the company that was forced to have an independent monitor to make sure they weren’t taking part in sex trafficking
March 15, 2024 at 9:23 PM
It’s sort of interesting to me how everyone is making fun of Texas and nobody is making fun of the company that was forced to have an independent monitor to make sure they weren’t taking part in sex trafficking
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Props to Reuters here: it's significantly harder to report on cyber or influence campaigns that the US uses against China or Russia than the other way around (link won't preview on Bluesky but it's worth it)
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com
March 14, 2024 at 12:02 PM
Props to Reuters here: it's significantly harder to report on cyber or influence campaigns that the US uses against China or Russia than the other way around (link won't preview on Bluesky but it's worth it)
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
www.reuters.com/world/us/tru...
March 12, 2024 at 8:10 PM
The performative aspects of politics get too much attention. We’d have much better presidents and members of Congress if we didn’t place the most emphasis on the things that matter least. #SOTU
March 8, 2024 at 2:58 AM
The performative aspects of politics get too much attention. We’d have much better presidents and members of Congress if we didn’t place the most emphasis on the things that matter least. #SOTU
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Facebook, Instagram and Threads are all down in massive Meta outage on Super Tuesday
Facebook, Instagram and Threads are all down in massive Meta outage on Super Tuesday
Reports are coming in that a number of Meta’s top social apps, including Facebook and Instagram, as well as its new app Threads, are all experiencing an outage on Tuesday morning. When loading the apps or websites, users receive an error message that…
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March 5, 2024 at 3:54 PM
Facebook, Instagram and Threads are all down in massive Meta outage on Super Tuesday