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monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · May 19

Bluesky Is Plotting a Total Takeover of the Social Internet

All the lefties fled to Bluesky following Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover. But CEO Jay Graber says the app is for everyone—and could revolutionize how people communicate online.

www.wired.com

monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · Mar 4

"... “performance goals” (earning a high grade) and “learning goals” (mastering material) run on separate tracks." Ya don't say. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...

Opinion | Why not get rid of grades?

Grade inflation is ruining education. Let’s get rid of them.

www.washingtonpost.com

monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · Feb 26

WTAF? www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_uT...

Trump shares AI video of vision for Gaza, featuring giant gold statue and him lounging w/ Netanyahu

YouTube video by New York Post

www.youtube.com

monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · Feb 22

More idiocy: www.nytimes.com/2025/02/21/u...

Trump Fires Joint Chiefs Chairman Amid Flurry of Dismissals at Pentagon

The decision to fire Gen. Charles Q. Brown Jr., a four-star fighter pilot, upends a tradition in which the Joint Chiefs chairman traditionally remains in place as administrations change.

www.nytimes.com

monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · Feb 22

Leave it to the magats to screw up everything—including college athletics. frontofficesports.com?p=169968

House Settlement Creates Potential Crisis for International Athletes

International athletes on student visas may be in violation of U.S. immigration laws if they accept House v. NCAA revenue-sharing payments.

frontofficesports.com

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monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · Feb 22

monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · Feb 21

Fk 'em: www.alternet.org/trumpers-los...

'Crying': Red state voter says 'forever Trumpers' are 'nervous' they may lose jobs to cuts

Even some of President Donald Trump's most loyal supporters are reportedly worried he may get rid of their jobs as his administration slashes federal budgets across the board.That's according to a Wes...

www.alternet.org

monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · Feb 21

WTAF? www.bostonglobe.com/2025/02/20/m...

‘Get rid of him or get rid of me’: Trump campaign flag in police station sparks dispute between chief, town administrator - The Boston Globe

The longtime police chief in West Boylston accused the new town administrator of overstepping his authority and going behind his back.

www.bostonglobe.com

monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · Feb 21

True enough.

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monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · Feb 21

Kinda weird.

Looks like the guy is praying to Trump about "let[ting] another take his office."

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monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · Feb 21

Effing Gestapo: www.mcall.com/2025/02/21/r...

Ryan Mackenzie continues criticism of Northampton County’s ICE policy as feds make another arrest outside jail

Congressman Ryan Mackenzie released another statement critical of Northampton County’s policy on cooperating with federal immigration enforcement, as ICE on Friday made another arrest outside…

www.mcall.com

monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · Feb 20

My @eversource.bsky.social bill increased nearly 700% month to month. The bastards.

monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · Feb 15

UConn men have lost in OT to Seton Hall.

monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · Feb 15

The nation of laws is moribund. apple.news/AzKT_4ftbSKG...

The big question looming over Trump’s executive orders — Vox

Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s efforts to transform federal spending and the federal workforce are crashing up against judges who’ve temporarily blocked several of their policies.

apple.news

monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · Feb 12

Oh no! www.nytimes.com/2025/01/31/m...

Invasive Crabs Have Taken Over New England. One Solution? Eat Them. (Gift Article)

America’s Northeastern coast has been overrun by crabs from Europe and Asia. Luckily, they’re delicious.

www.nytimes.com

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Karly Kingsley @karlykingsley.bsky.social · Feb 10

The NFL announced the removal of “End Racism” from the end zone, just in time for MAGA to complain that the halftime show wasn’t white enough.

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monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · Feb 10

US stock futures ahead ~0.5% this morning.

monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · Feb 9

But that's because you have a brain in your head.

monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · Feb 9

Because he longs for the days of Apartheid. www.nytimes.com/2025/02/07/u...

Trump Executive Order Halts Aid to South Africa, Claiming Mistreatment of Afrikaner Landowners

The president ordered that all foreign assistance to South Africa be halted and said his administration would prioritize the resettling of white, “Afrikaner refugees” into the United States.

www.nytimes.com

monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · Feb 7

Restaurant wars: www.timesunion.com/tablehopping...

518 Foodies owner sues Taste of Italy for defamation, civil assault

518 Foodies owner sues Taste of Italy for $450,000, alleging defamation and assault after Facebook group owner refused to delete comment about restaurant

www.timesunion.com

monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · Feb 7

US stock futures ahead ~0.15% this AM.

monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · Feb 6

Stock futures ahead slightly this morning.

monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · Feb 6

The bastards ... www.courant.com/2025/02/04/s...

Sharp words fly at CT legislature as the focus turns to utility regulation

Eversource said the proposed law “would achieve only one outcome, which is to make currently unlawful actions lawful.”

www.courant.com

monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · Feb 6

#50501 www.nytimes.com/2025/02/05/u...

Anti-Trump Protesters Across the U.S. Gather to Condemn White House’s Policies

In a grass-roots effort to kick off a national movement, organizers encouraged those opposed to President Trump’s actions on immigration, transgender rights and more to gather at state capitals and ci...

www.nytimes.com

monocle2424.bsky.social @monocle2424.bsky.social · Feb 6

Because 'solidarity, equality, & sustainability' aren't in the US's interest. www.thedailybeast.com/marco-rubio-...

Marco Rubio Pulls Out of G20 Summit Over ‘Very Bad’ Focus on DEI and Climate

The Secretary of State is skipping one of the biggest events in the diplomatic calendar because it’s too woke.

www.thedailybeast.com