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In the face of fear, uncertainty, and darkness, the most courageous thing we can do is shine a light and be kind to strangers in this world. He/Him/His
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Tony @isotopak.bsky.social · Nov 15
Sometimes, all you can do is sit there and breathe.
isotopak.bsky.social
#Festive
a pumpkin covered in pine cones in the foreground with various colored gourds in the background.
November 11, 2025 at 8:54 PM
isotopak.bsky.social
I wonder if Adam Schiff and Brian Schatz should take over the Senate leadership for the dems.
November 10, 2025 at 7:31 PM
isotopak.bsky.social
Wellness check, toe nail trim, and updated vaccinations.
Black kitty trying to be very small in his carrier at the vet
November 10, 2025 at 6:36 PM
isotopak.bsky.social
Disingenuous irony is the hallmark of modern fascism.
November 10, 2025 at 2:46 PM
isotopak.bsky.social
Theorem: Fuckery is Isomorphic to the Complex Field
We formalize the linguistic implications of common exclamatory phrases involving "fuck" to demonstrate that the algebraic structure of fuckery mirrors that of the complex numbers C.
Theorem: Fuckery is Isomorphic to the Complex Field We formalize the linguistic implications of common exclamatory phrases involving "fuck" to demonstrate that the algebraic structure of fuckery mirrors that of the complex numbers C. Definitions and Axioms Let F denote the set of all fucks, equipped with operations of addition (+) and multiplication (5) that satisfy the field axioms (commutativity, associativity, distributivity, identities, and inverses). A fuck is an abstract element fe F, representing a unit of exasperation or surprise. The phrases under consideration are interpreted as existential quantifiers over subsets of F. Implications from Phrases 1. "What the entire fuck" This phrase presupposes the existence of an "entire" fuck, implying that fucks can be whole or integral. Thus, F contains integer-like elements (e.g., ZCF). Implication: The existence of fractional fucks, i.e., rational subdivisions such as if orf. This extends to include the rationals: QC F. 2. "What the absolute fuck" The "absolute" modifier invokes the absolute value (If)), which is meaningful only if fucks can be positive or negative (e.g., +f for constructive fuckery, -f for destructive). Implication: F admits signed elements and ordering, embedding the reals: RC F. The absolute value satisfies |f| ≥ 0 for all f∈ F, with equality iff f = 0 (the null fuck). 3. "What the actual fuck" "Actual" contrasts with "imaginary," suggesting that fucks extend beyond the real line. An imaginary fuck could be (if) where i = -1, representing perplexing or non-intuitive scenarios. Implication: The existence of imaginary fucks, allowing for complex combinations like a + bi where a, b ∈ R. Thus, F incorporates the imaginary unit (i), yielding C CF. <there's more. But I was char limited> Conclusion By the fundamental theorem of fuckery (a corollary of the above), fuckery is isomorphic to the complex field: FC. This explains why fuckery can be so goddamn complicated-it's got real and imaginary parts!
November 9, 2025 at 3:02 AM
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marklemley.bsky.social
Australia has so much electricity from solar power that it is going to start offering free electricity to everyone for at least three hours during the day as the wholesale price of power goes negative

electrek.co/2025/11/04/a...
Australia has so much solar that it's offering everyone free electricity
Australia's extensive solar power penetration makes so much energy that the government wants to offer free electricity at peak hours.
electrek.co
November 6, 2025 at 4:58 AM
isotopak.bsky.social
Made some new friends on the Big Island.
Two black and one brown puppies sitting on a floor mat.
November 6, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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One of my favorite places.
Byodo-In Temple on O'ahu. With the koi pond in the foreground and the Ko'olau mountains in the background.
November 6, 2025 at 4:23 PM
isotopak.bsky.social
Your opinion on any matter is influenced by the narratives you subscribe to.
November 3, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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volts.wtf
Interesting stuff here:
Why Is Trump Autocracy Rising? These Dems Have an Unnerving Answer.
A new Biden administration autopsy, based on internal assessments from many government insiders, has crystal clear lessons for the future.
newrepublic.com
October 28, 2025 at 7:47 PM
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qasimrashid.com
It is the moral, ethical, and yes legally right for Democratic States and Cities to engage in Soft Secession by withholding federal taxes. This would not violate the Supremacy Clause, has immense precedent in US history, & the time to act is NOW.
www.qasimrashid.com/p/blue-state...
Blue States: It Is Time For Soft Secession
Democratic run State and County Govts contribute 71% of the United States economy, and it's past time they flexed their muscle to protect our humanity
www.qasimrashid.com
October 28, 2025 at 8:10 PM
isotopak.bsky.social
Beware the ever present threat.
Looking up a coconut tree with a sign that reads “Caution beware of falling coconuts and fronds”
October 27, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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A Honu sunning themselves on the beach.
Green sea turtle on the black sand Green sea turtle on the black sand
October 24, 2025 at 3:16 AM
isotopak.bsky.social
My hope for the White House ballroom construction is that the heavy equipment and jackhammers start at exactly 7 am every day, including weekends, until the end of his presidency.
October 23, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Chilling here in Kalapana
Sign at Uncle’s Awa Club
October 23, 2025 at 2:59 AM
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I'm being judged.
A madagascar gecko, green, with red spots, giving me side eye from the post on this lanai.
October 21, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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We match Energy. So you decide how we act today.
sign in a food establishment says "We match Energy. So you decide how we act today."
October 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
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papatj.bsky.social
October 19, 2025 at 8:24 AM
isotopak.bsky.social
“All right," said Susan. "I'm not stupid. You're saying humans need... fantasies to make life bearable." REALLY? AS IF IT WAS SOME KIND OF PINK PILL? NO. HUMANS NEED FANTASY TO BE HUMAN. TO BE THE PLACE WHERE THE FALLING ANGEL MEETS THE RISING APE. "Tooth fairies? Hogfathers? Little—" YES. AS PRACTICE. YOU HAVE TO START OUT LEARNING TO BELIEVE THE LITTLE LIES. "So we can believe the big ones?" YES. JUSTICE. MERCY. DUTY. THAT SORT OF THING. "They're not the same at all!" YOU THINK SO? THEN TAKE THE UNIVERSE AND GRIND IT DOWN TO THE FINEST POWDER AND SIEVE IT THROUGH THE FINEST SIEVE AND THEN SHOW ME ONE ATOM OF JUSTICE, ONE MOLECULE OF MERCY. AND YET—Death waved a hand. AND YET YOU ACT AS IF THERE IS SOME IDEAL ORDER IN THE WORLD, AS IF THERE IS SOME...SOME RIGHTNESS IN THE UNIVERSE BY WHICH IT MAY BE JUDGED. "Yes, but people have got to believe that, or what's the point—" MY POINT EXACTLY.” ― Terry Pratchett, Hogfather
October 18, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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cheryl2877.bsky.social
#Pinks #ProudBlue

To those going to #NoKings protest on Saturday, please be safe.
There may be times when we are powerless to prevent injustice, but there must never be a time when we fail to protest. - Ellie Wiesel
October 17, 2025 at 9:50 PM
isotopak.bsky.social
Huge success!

They are practically snuggling.
My wheaten terrier, Willa, and my formerly feral black cat, Sparkle, co-sleeping on my bed.
October 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
isotopak.bsky.social
Wow.

www.motherjones.com/politics/202...
The surveillance empire that tracked world leaders, a Vatican enemy, and maybe you
Inside the hidden world of First Wap, whose untraceable tech has targeted politicians, journalists, celebrities, and activists around the globe.
www.motherjones.com
October 15, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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pbump.com
The most fundamental political debate of our time: You are integrated into and have responsibility for our complex, imperfect society vs. Nuh-uh.
October 8, 2025 at 2:56 PM
isotopak.bsky.social
Image from Mystery Science Theater 3000 reads "[Crow] When visiting Bakersfield, California, reconsider." Image of desert with the Crow and Joel in the seats in front of the screen.
October 1, 2025 at 1:51 AM
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anarchakelly.bsky.social
Friendly reminder that there is no legal way to fight fascism.
September 27, 2025 at 11:19 AM