ptom
@ptom.net
Happy technologist, physicist, and family man, with a penchant for VR and neuropsychology.
Author of https://workingfrom.space
Author of https://workingfrom.space
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Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
February 5, 2026 at 11:50 AM
Sir Ian McKellen performing a monologue from Shakespeare’s Sir Thomas More on the Stephen Colbert show. Never have I heard this monologue performed with such a keen sense of prescience. Nor have I ever been in this exact historical moment.TY Sir Ian, for reaching us once again.
#Pinks #ProudBlue
#Pinks #ProudBlue
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A funny-looking friend
February 2, 2026 at 5:54 AM
A funny-looking friend
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doodles (experimenting with brush settings!)
February 1, 2026 at 10:27 PM
doodles (experimenting with brush settings!)
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NEW: This isn't about "training." The two agents who murdered Alex Pretti - Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez - have been with Border Patrol for 8 and 12 years respectively. You can't reform CBP. Abolish ICE/CBP. www.propublica.org/article/alex...
Two CBP Agents Identified in Alex Pretti Shooting
The two federal immigration agents who fired on Minneapolis protester Alex Pretti are identified in government records as Border Patrol agent Jesus Ochoa and Customs and Border Protection officer Raym...
www.propublica.org
February 1, 2026 at 9:26 PM
NEW: This isn't about "training." The two agents who murdered Alex Pretti - Jesus Ochoa and Raymundo Gutierrez - have been with Border Patrol for 8 and 12 years respectively. You can't reform CBP. Abolish ICE/CBP. www.propublica.org/article/alex...
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Don Lemon speaks outside of the courtroom after release: "I have spent my entire life covering the news. I will not stop now ... I will not be silenced."
January 30, 2026 at 11:46 PM
Don Lemon speaks outside of the courtroom after release: "I have spent my entire life covering the news. I will not stop now ... I will not be silenced."
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The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are a test for every MSM member with a platform. If you are not voicing your outrage at this blatant violation of the First Amendment, you are utterly discredited as a journalist.
January 30, 2026 at 4:44 PM
The arrests of journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort are a test for every MSM member with a platform. If you are not voicing your outrage at this blatant violation of the First Amendment, you are utterly discredited as a journalist.
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Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
January 30, 2026 at 12:58 PM
Don was taken into custody by federal agents last night in Los Angeles.
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Bringing The War Home
January 29, 2026 at 9:51 PM
Bringing The War Home
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They spew so much terrible nothing.
It's easily penetrated with the simplest comprehension of vocabulary, as they try to sound official by weaving a net of Important Sounding Buzzwords in a quick, circular patter.
Their verbal deflection and finger pointing is completely hollow.
It's easily penetrated with the simplest comprehension of vocabulary, as they try to sound official by weaving a net of Important Sounding Buzzwords in a quick, circular patter.
Their verbal deflection and finger pointing is completely hollow.
January 28, 2026 at 2:42 AM
They spew so much terrible nothing.
It's easily penetrated with the simplest comprehension of vocabulary, as they try to sound official by weaving a net of Important Sounding Buzzwords in a quick, circular patter.
Their verbal deflection and finger pointing is completely hollow.
It's easily penetrated with the simplest comprehension of vocabulary, as they try to sound official by weaving a net of Important Sounding Buzzwords in a quick, circular patter.
Their verbal deflection and finger pointing is completely hollow.
I know white people have some Pretti Good reasons for being upset right now, but they're just the tip of the ICEberg.
SO many people of color have already died, are being herded through concentration camps, deprived of basic humanity, and they and their family's lives completely ruined.
Abolish 🧊.
SO many people of color have already died, are being herded through concentration camps, deprived of basic humanity, and they and their family's lives completely ruined.
Abolish 🧊.
January 28, 2026 at 1:36 AM
I know white people have some Pretti Good reasons for being upset right now, but they're just the tip of the ICEberg.
SO many people of color have already died, are being herded through concentration camps, deprived of basic humanity, and they and their family's lives completely ruined.
Abolish 🧊.
SO many people of color have already died, are being herded through concentration camps, deprived of basic humanity, and they and their family's lives completely ruined.
Abolish 🧊.
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Sesame Street is now offering tips for parents on post-trauma comfort because the federal government is physically and mentally abusing our country's children.
January 27, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Sesame Street is now offering tips for parents on post-trauma comfort because the federal government is physically and mentally abusing our country's children.
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I wrote about my childhood friend Alexi Pretti. Please read it and share it and remember him as a human being. @theverge.com
I grew up with Alex Pretti
The kind-hearted ICU nurse shot by ICE agents was my childhood best friend.
www.theverge.com
January 27, 2026 at 4:45 PM
I wrote about my childhood friend Alexi Pretti. Please read it and share it and remember him as a human being. @theverge.com
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(Dude suddenly stops pushing his broom across the floor of the Death Star)
Does this look like a big laser to anyone else
Does this look like a big laser to anyone else
Palantir employees are pressing company leadership over its work for ICE in internal company Slacks obtained by @wired.com
"In my opinion ICE are the bad guys. I am not proud that the company I enjoy so much working for is part of this."
Scoop from @makenakelly.bsky.social
"In my opinion ICE are the bad guys. I am not proud that the company I enjoy so much working for is part of this."
Scoop from @makenakelly.bsky.social
Palantir Defends Work With ICE to Staff Following Killing of Alex Pretti
“In my opinion ICE are the bad guys. I am not proud that the company I enjoy so much working for is part of this,” one worker wrote on Slack.
www.wired.com
January 27, 2026 at 2:51 AM
(Dude suddenly stops pushing his broom across the floor of the Death Star)
Does this look like a big laser to anyone else
Does this look like a big laser to anyone else
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This goes up today.
We’re airing a new campaign ad, starting tomorrow.
Here it is:
Here it is:
January 26, 2026 at 4:29 PM
This goes up today.
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Over several decades, the WHO has played a huge role in bringing countries together to reduce death and disease at an unprecedented scale.
It is by no means a perfect organization, but we can only improve it by continuing to participate. Withdrawal is reckless and makes us all more vulnerable.
It is by no means a perfect organization, but we can only improve it by continuing to participate. Withdrawal is reckless and makes us all more vulnerable.
January 23, 2026 at 2:06 AM
Over several decades, the WHO has played a huge role in bringing countries together to reduce death and disease at an unprecedented scale.
It is by no means a perfect organization, but we can only improve it by continuing to participate. Withdrawal is reckless and makes us all more vulnerable.
It is by no means a perfect organization, but we can only improve it by continuing to participate. Withdrawal is reckless and makes us all more vulnerable.
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Whistleblowers just shared a memo showing DHS instructing ICE to force their way into peoples' houses without a proper warrant. Why is this not on all the networks right now? This is a criminal conspiracy to violate rights under color of law.
January 22, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Whistleblowers just shared a memo showing DHS instructing ICE to force their way into peoples' houses without a proper warrant. Why is this not on all the networks right now? This is a criminal conspiracy to violate rights under color of law.
Pet Shop Boys - 'The dictator decides' (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Pet Shop Boys
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January 20, 2026 at 7:56 PM
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Goofing around at the enemy fortress 🔔
January 20, 2026 at 12:29 PM
Goofing around at the enemy fortress 🔔
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And this is how I once ended up with a save file entitled "absolumfotinggrunkletrumfits".
They gave me 28 characters, and I was determined to use them all.
They gave me 28 characters, and I was determined to use them all.
January 20, 2026 at 2:10 AM
And this is how I once ended up with a save file entitled "absolumfotinggrunkletrumfits".
They gave me 28 characters, and I was determined to use them all.
They gave me 28 characters, and I was determined to use them all.