Jeff Grover
@groverj3.bsky.social
Bioinformatics scientist, cat Dad, world's okayest guitarist, and a midwesterner trying to make it in the world.
Progressive politics, guitar, homelab, AV, TTRPGs, and all manner of nerdery.
Michigan native, Arizona for a while, Boston for now.
Progressive politics, guitar, homelab, AV, TTRPGs, and all manner of nerdery.
Michigan native, Arizona for a while, Boston for now.
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Linux Security tips from self proclaimed expert:
0 Power off the server
1 Walk away
2 Never come back
3 Thank you for coming to my Tux Talks.
0 Power off the server
1 Walk away
2 Never come back
3 Thank you for coming to my Tux Talks.
August 11, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Linux Security tips from self proclaimed expert:
0 Power off the server
1 Walk away
2 Never come back
3 Thank you for coming to my Tux Talks.
0 Power off the server
1 Walk away
2 Never come back
3 Thank you for coming to my Tux Talks.
Something they don't teach you in high school government/civics: the US #constitution is completely up to interpretation, and laws might as well be a bunch of ideas with the legal force of scribbles on a napkin.
July 10, 2025 at 6:14 AM
Something they don't teach you in high school government/civics: the US #constitution is completely up to interpretation, and laws might as well be a bunch of ideas with the legal force of scribbles on a napkin.
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Today proves that Republicans were serious about one promise: to cut taxes for the wealthy. All the rest was bullshit.
July 3, 2025 at 7:31 PM
Today proves that Republicans were serious about one promise: to cut taxes for the wealthy. All the rest was bullshit.
Taxing us all on whatever goods we're importing from literal penguins.
Trump Tariffs Hit Antarctic Islands Inhabited by Zero Humans and Many Penguins
The Heard and McDonald Islands are among the dozens of targets of President Donald Trump's latest round of tariffs. But they have no exports, because no one lives there.
www.wired.com
April 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Taxing us all on whatever goods we're importing from literal penguins.
I'm 90% sure at least one of the members of that Signal chat would fall for a "Nigerian Prince" email.
March 26, 2025 at 11:24 PM
I'm 90% sure at least one of the members of that Signal chat would fall for a "Nigerian Prince" email.
Ironically, #Signal, being end-to-end encrypted, despite probably not being an "approved" medium in which to discuss sensitive military planning, would likely be very secure.
However, never underestimate stupidity. It's like how phishing scams beat a lot of cyber security.
However, never underestimate stupidity. It's like how phishing scams beat a lot of cyber security.
March 26, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Ironically, #Signal, being end-to-end encrypted, despite probably not being an "approved" medium in which to discuss sensitive military planning, would likely be very secure.
However, never underestimate stupidity. It's like how phishing scams beat a lot of cyber security.
However, never underestimate stupidity. It's like how phishing scams beat a lot of cyber security.
They are not the brightest bulbs/sharpest crayons in the box.
Hegseth, Waltz, Gabbard: Private Data and Passwords of Senior U.S. Security Officials Found Online
Donald Trump's most important security advisers used Signal to discuss an imminent military strike. Now, reporting by DER SPIEGEL has found that the contact data of some of those officials, including ...
www.spiegel.de
March 26, 2025 at 11:18 PM
They are not the brightest bulbs/sharpest crayons in the box.
It's almost like this country is run by idiots.
American war planning usually takes place in highly secure facilities. But the Trump administration planned its strikes on the Houthis using a group chat—and accidentally included The Atlantic’s editor in chief, @jeffreygoldberg.bsky.social. theatln.tc/AmsjsuT6
March 24, 2025 at 11:09 PM
It's almost like this country is run by idiots.
Primary every single Senate Democrat that votes for this spending bill.
March 14, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Primary every single Senate Democrat that votes for this spending bill.
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I think some in the Senate have convinced themselves that the backlash to folding will be limited to “the left” and therefore ignorable.
Those people are deeply and profoundly misreading the moment and the stakes.
Virtually every swing district House Dem walked the plank to vote NO for a reason.
Those people are deeply and profoundly misreading the moment and the stakes.
Virtually every swing district House Dem walked the plank to vote NO for a reason.
March 14, 2025 at 2:46 AM
I think some in the Senate have convinced themselves that the backlash to folding will be limited to “the left” and therefore ignorable.
Those people are deeply and profoundly misreading the moment and the stakes.
Virtually every swing district House Dem walked the plank to vote NO for a reason.
Those people are deeply and profoundly misreading the moment and the stakes.
Virtually every swing district House Dem walked the plank to vote NO for a reason.
I love watching #Tesla's stock price crater, but let's not forget that it's been overvalued for years. There's no way it's one of the most valuable companies in the world.
Also, remember that a lot of stock market valuation is vibes and speculation. Basically gambling.
Also, remember that a lot of stock market valuation is vibes and speculation. Basically gambling.
March 11, 2025 at 10:18 PM
I love watching #Tesla's stock price crater, but let's not forget that it's been overvalued for years. There's no way it's one of the most valuable companies in the world.
Also, remember that a lot of stock market valuation is vibes and speculation. Basically gambling.
Also, remember that a lot of stock market valuation is vibes and speculation. Basically gambling.
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Donold is now classifying protests at Tesla dealerships as ‘domestic terrorism.’
Protest at a Tesla dealership and you get arrested as a terrorist.
But attack the Capitol and you get a pardon.
Protest at a Tesla dealership and you get arrested as a terrorist.
But attack the Capitol and you get a pardon.
March 11, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Donold is now classifying protests at Tesla dealerships as ‘domestic terrorism.’
Protest at a Tesla dealership and you get arrested as a terrorist.
But attack the Capitol and you get a pardon.
Protest at a Tesla dealership and you get arrested as a terrorist.
But attack the Capitol and you get a pardon.
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For the first time in 10 years, a child has died from measles in the United States.
Vaccines prevent measles.
Americans need to hear our top health officials say clearly: every child in America should get vaccinated against this terrible disease.
Vaccines prevent measles.
Americans need to hear our top health officials say clearly: every child in America should get vaccinated against this terrible disease.
March 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
For the first time in 10 years, a child has died from measles in the United States.
Vaccines prevent measles.
Americans need to hear our top health officials say clearly: every child in America should get vaccinated against this terrible disease.
Vaccines prevent measles.
Americans need to hear our top health officials say clearly: every child in America should get vaccinated against this terrible disease.
Another day, more #tariffs another market selloff.
Buckle up because things are just getting started. It's gonna get WEIRD.
There's nothing like living through the 3rd recession of your adult life. But hey, at least this time a plurality (< 50%) CHOSE economic self-immolation 🤷♂️
Buckle up because things are just getting started. It's gonna get WEIRD.
There's nothing like living through the 3rd recession of your adult life. But hey, at least this time a plurality (< 50%) CHOSE economic self-immolation 🤷♂️
March 11, 2025 at 2:57 PM
Another day, more #tariffs another market selloff.
Buckle up because things are just getting started. It's gonna get WEIRD.
There's nothing like living through the 3rd recession of your adult life. But hey, at least this time a plurality (< 50%) CHOSE economic self-immolation 🤷♂️
Buckle up because things are just getting started. It's gonna get WEIRD.
There's nothing like living through the 3rd recession of your adult life. But hey, at least this time a plurality (< 50%) CHOSE economic self-immolation 🤷♂️
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The responses by @sanders.senate.gov and @slotkin.senate.gov were excellent.
March 5, 2025 at 2:26 PM
The responses by @sanders.senate.gov and @slotkin.senate.gov were excellent.
There is probably an amount of money you could pay me to watch Cheeto Benito's address tonight, but nobody is offering so I'm gonna sit this one out, fam.
March 5, 2025 at 2:26 AM
There is probably an amount of money you could pay me to watch Cheeto Benito's address tonight, but nobody is offering so I'm gonna sit this one out, fam.
I figure it's a long shot but since I follow two of my favorite authors here, @stephenking.bsky.social and @scalzi.com, what is the best way to buy #ebooks that gives authors the largest benefit?
In other words, which online store gives authors the most money per sale?
In other words, which online store gives authors the most money per sale?
March 4, 2025 at 6:56 PM
I figure it's a long shot but since I follow two of my favorite authors here, @stephenking.bsky.social and @scalzi.com, what is the best way to buy #ebooks that gives authors the largest benefit?
In other words, which online store gives authors the most money per sale?
In other words, which online store gives authors the most money per sale?
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25% tariffs are now in place. Time to watch our economy burn to the ground. I'm sure if things get too bad, Putin has a nice penthouse in Moscow waiting for Trump.
March 4, 2025 at 12:20 PM
25% tariffs are now in place. Time to watch our economy burn to the ground. I'm sure if things get too bad, Putin has a nice penthouse in Moscow waiting for Trump.
Look for your congresspeople here.
Did Russia invade Ukraine? Is Putin a dictator? The Atlantic asked every GOP member of Congress these questions; 19 responded. We will continue to update this list as they do.
Did Russia Invade Ukraine? Is Putin a Dictator? We Asked Every Republican Member of Congress
Two simple questions, few straight answers
www.theatlantic.com
February 26, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Look for your congresspeople here.
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YouTube video by Adam Conover
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February 26, 2025 at 6:19 PM
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Join us for our next @50501movement.bsky.social event -- Saving Our Union! March 4th, 4pm at the Parkman Bandstand area of Boston Common.
February 25, 2025 at 3:58 PM
Join us for our next @50501movement.bsky.social event -- Saving Our Union! March 4th, 4pm at the Parkman Bandstand area of Boston Common.
This disgusts me. The history books will not be kind to these fascists.
Breaking News: The U.S. opposed a UN resolution backed by most of Europe to condemn Russian aggression in Ukraine, a sharp shift in American policy. The Trump administration voted against that resolution and introduced its own that simply called for an end to the conflict.
U.S. Clashes With European Allies at the U.N. Over Ukraine
The United States voted against a resolution, backed by most of Europe, demanding Russian withdrawal from Ukraine — a deep fissure between allies, and a sharp shift in American policy.
www.nytimes.com
February 24, 2025 at 10:05 PM
This disgusts me. The history books will not be kind to these fascists.
This video summarizes my feelings, too. It's one reason why I'm reevaluating my social media usage.
The opening example of having to "manually" find information is something I do every day for fun (big nerd) and is important for my job/career.
I want to use tech not be told what to do by it.
The opening example of having to "manually" find information is something I do every day for fun (big nerd) and is important for my job/career.
I want to use tech not be told what to do by it.
Surely this new video won't make me seem like a crank.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEJp...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=QEJp...
Algorithms are breaking how we think
YouTube video by Technology Connections
www.youtube.com
February 24, 2025 at 2:12 AM
This video summarizes my feelings, too. It's one reason why I'm reevaluating my social media usage.
The opening example of having to "manually" find information is something I do every day for fun (big nerd) and is important for my job/career.
I want to use tech not be told what to do by it.
The opening example of having to "manually" find information is something I do every day for fun (big nerd) and is important for my job/career.
I want to use tech not be told what to do by it.
This seems like a fitting and highly intentional choice.
There are #NoKings in America.
www.reddit.com/r/50501/s/5m...
There are #NoKings in America.
www.reddit.com/r/50501/s/5m...
From the 50501 community on Reddit: Marines sing “Do you hear the people sing” at White House
Explore this post and more from the 50501 community
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February 24, 2025 at 12:22 AM
This seems like a fitting and highly intentional choice.
There are #NoKings in America.
www.reddit.com/r/50501/s/5m...
There are #NoKings in America.
www.reddit.com/r/50501/s/5m...