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Dave @flandersmcj.bsky.social · Aug 18

It’s the dream of the ignorant and self-centered: freedom without responsibility

Dave @flandersmcj.bsky.social · Aug 2

Not the one we wanna see

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NPR @npr.org · Jul 27

Public media has been defunded. Your support keeps journalists on the ground, lifts unheard voices, and connects communities.

Help us plan for what’s next. Make a monthly gift today. Stand with public media: n.pr/458sOhq

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Dave @flandersmcj.bsky.social · Jul 27

Note to self: move to Europe

www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2025/07/25/m...

Meta will cease political ads in European Union by fall, blaming bloc’s new rules

The rules introduce “significant operational challenges and legal uncertainties,” Meta said.

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Dave @flandersmcj.bsky.social · Jul 24

Is the plural of Godzilla Godzillas or Gods Zilla?

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · Jul 22

"We are so frigging scared of how much the Epstein files could hurt Donald Trump that we are shutting down Congress!!!!" isn't the savviest maneuver to get people to stop thinking about the Epstein files, Republicans.

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Dave @flandersmcj.bsky.social · Jul 22

I recently read The Lacuna by Barbara Kingsolver. A major concern of the novel is McCarthyism. The main characters are trapped in the Kafkaesque Red Scare Nightmare, and it feels like the MCarthy era will never end. But it did.

So will this.

Dave @flandersmcj.bsky.social · Jul 22

The President doesn’t give a f about any of us, whether or not we voted for him. We have reached the end of our usefulness in the transaction. Now it’s all about him him him and how he can keep giving to the Right wing wackos in exchange for more power.

NPR @npr.org · Jul 20

Congress voted to claw back federal funding to public media. Some of those hit hardest include community radio stations in areas that voted for the president.

Community radio stations are collateral damage as Congress cuts NPR funding

Congress voted to claw back federal funding to public media. Some of those hit hardest include community radio stations in areas that voted for the president.

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Dave @flandersmcj.bsky.social · Jul 21

It’s terrifying to watch MAGA play out its insecurities and false assumptions on a worldwide scale.

Dave @flandersmcj.bsky.social · Jul 20

It’s hilarious how often incompetent people fire their underlings. I guess it’s easy to deflect blame and pretend a while longer that your dumb-ass wasn’t the problem the whole time.

The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jul 20

A top adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has left his position, the Pentagon announced late Saturday, becoming the latest in a string of senior officials to leave the department’s top ranks.

Justin Fulcher, a Top Aide to Pete Hegseth, Leaves the Pentagon

Justin Fulcher, an adviser to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, said in a statement that he had planned to work in the federal government for only six months.

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Dave @flandersmcj.bsky.social · Jul 20

In the interest of realism and because Spielberg ran out of money, they (and the camera crew) really had to swim five miles back to shore.

The Daily Jaws @thedailyjaws.bsky.social · Jul 20

Actors Roy Scheider and Richard Dreyfuss preparing to film the iconic swim back to shore at the end of #JAWS (1975).

Dave @flandersmcj.bsky.social · Jul 20

Superman is not only an immigrant, he’s an illegal immigrant.

Dave @flandersmcj.bsky.social · Jul 19

Was interested in watching this. Not now. www.theverge.com/news/709863/...

Netflix admits it used generative AI in a big sci-fi hit to cut costs

Netflix says AI will make content “better.”

www.theverge.com

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · Jul 19

"If this can happen to Colbert and a storied franchise, this can happen to anyone": www.motherjones.com/politics/202...

Colbert's cancellation is a dark warning

CBS's decision marks a dangerous new stage for the culture at large.

www.motherjones.com

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Dave @flandersmcj.bsky.social · Jul 18

After doing many cryptoquotes I’ve concluded that, if you’re notable and saying something quotable, you need to make sure all of the letters in your name are also in the quote. Ex. Catherine Zeta Jones? Don’t say nothing unless it includes a Z and a J, else you’re becoming Catherine Beta Rones.

Dave @flandersmcj.bsky.social · Jul 18

The tech companies seem to be overlooking one giant flaw with their AR glasses: they all look dopey af.

No amount of design can disguise the amount of computer you still have to mount on your face for them to work.

Dave @flandersmcj.bsky.social · Jul 18

Crossword puzzle makers seem to severely overestimate the user-base for CNET

Dave @flandersmcj.bsky.social · Jul 17

CLIMATE CHANGE with a side of gutted FEMA

The New York Times @nytimes.com · Jul 16

There have been multiple flash floods across the U.S. since the start of July. Each was unique. Each happened in a few hours. Each occurred at the time of year weather experts call “flash flood month.” Here's what to know. nyti.ms/3Ufzynz

Dave @flandersmcj.bsky.social · Jul 17

That’s the way to build trust and prove you’ve got nothing to hide. Lol

The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · Jul 17

Federal prosecutor Maurene Comey, who worked on the criminal cases of Jeffrey Epstein and his associate Ghislaine Maxwell, and also a prosecutor in the recent trial of Sean Combs, was fired Wednesday, according to people familiar with the matter.

DOJ fires Maurene Comey, prosecutor involved in Epstein, Diddy cases

There was no specific reason provided for why Comey, the daughter of former FBI director James B. Comey, was fired.

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Mrs. Betty Bowers @mrsbettybowers.bsky.social · Jul 16

The thing about the Epstein disgustingness that strikes me hardest is that hundreds of rich old men raped underage girls and the only person currently in jail for that vile behavior is a woman.

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Dave @flandersmcj.bsky.social · Jul 16

@weratedogs.com This is Remington Cheeselord. He’s a rescue dog who just graduated obedience class. Barely.

Dave @flandersmcj.bsky.social · Jul 16

Personally, I hope to see Mister Mxyzptlk in a future DC movie.

a cartoon character with a knife in his hand and a sign on his head that says ' closed '

ALT: a cartoon character with a knife in his hand and a sign on his head that says ' closed '

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Dave @flandersmcj.bsky.social · Jul 16

Treat obesity with donuts? I’m listening.

Dave @flandersmcj.bsky.social · Jul 16

Meow

Dave @flandersmcj.bsky.social · Jul 16

Enough with the Cuomos already. Like, take up a hobby guys and stop bothering us.