slicedhand
@slicedhand.bsky.social
Retired biologist living in the Appalachian Forest. We're all on the Dunning-Kruger spectrum:
https://somelightsomeserious.blogspot.com/2024/03/ive-had-epiphany-i-completely.html
http://somelightsomeserious.blogspot.com/2012/04/perfection-of-spheres.html
https://somelightsomeserious.blogspot.com/2024/03/ive-had-epiphany-i-completely.html
http://somelightsomeserious.blogspot.com/2012/04/perfection-of-spheres.html
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slicedhand
@slicedhand.bsky.social
· May 11
Anonymity is unacceptable for any law enforcement personnel (except perhaps undercover sting operations).
No more masks for ICE.
NO MORE MASKS!
No more masks for ICE.
NO MORE MASKS!
Freedom of speech apparently means, we (the government) get to choose your vocabulary.. and the definitions in all dictionaries.
Transgenic means sexy mice.
Asylum means a nut house.
Liberal means communist.
Nazi means patriotic American.
George Orwell was an optimist.
Transgenic means sexy mice.
Asylum means a nut house.
Liberal means communist.
Nazi means patriotic American.
George Orwell was an optimist.
According to recent court filings, some Head Start programs have been told by the Trump admin. to drop nearly 200 words from their funding applications or face denial.
The banned list includes “accessible,” “belong,” “Black,” “disability,” “female,” “minority,” “trauma,” “tribal,” and “women.”
—NPR
The banned list includes “accessible,” “belong,” “Black,” “disability,” “female,” “minority,” “trauma,” “tribal,” and “women.”
—NPR
December 13, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Freedom of speech apparently means, we (the government) get to choose your vocabulary.. and the definitions in all dictionaries.
Transgenic means sexy mice.
Asylum means a nut house.
Liberal means communist.
Nazi means patriotic American.
George Orwell was an optimist.
Transgenic means sexy mice.
Asylum means a nut house.
Liberal means communist.
Nazi means patriotic American.
George Orwell was an optimist.
The problem as I see it is; it's hard enough to determine whether or not humans are telling the truth, lying, or are just deluded. AI can't possibly have an ethic.
Please read this. It's about AI. (I wrote it myself.)
geneweingarten.substack.com/p/the-cyrano...
geneweingarten.substack.com/p/the-cyrano...
The Cyrano Syndrome
(Brought to you by AI)
geneweingarten.substack.com
December 13, 2025 at 2:48 PM
The problem as I see it is; it's hard enough to determine whether or not humans are telling the truth, lying, or are just deluded. AI can't possibly have an ethic.
Reposted by slicedhand
This should be the biggest story in the country right now. The sitting US President was extorting state lawmakers from his own party by threatening to withhold public money if they didn’t gerrymander for him.
I don’t know how else to say it…
I don’t know how else to say it…
December 12, 2025 at 4:21 AM
This should be the biggest story in the country right now. The sitting US President was extorting state lawmakers from his own party by threatening to withhold public money if they didn’t gerrymander for him.
I don’t know how else to say it…
I don’t know how else to say it…
Kushner's an ambassador, we're not sending our best. And nice pic of the be best whore.
December 13, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Kushner's an ambassador, we're not sending our best. And nice pic of the be best whore.
Too little, too late.
There needs to 100s of cases like this... and some real consequences.
There needs to 100s of cases like this... and some real consequences.
Excellent thread. “Trump and Miller envisioned this as a test of their ability to spread fear of lawless state terror. For now, the lower courts are admirably defending the rule of law.“
ICYMI, new piece/thread from me on the remarkable new turn in the Abrego Garcia case. Everyone should read the judge's latest ruling. It goes deep. It neatly captures the essential lawlessness and state terror of the Trump era:
December 13, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Too little, too late.
There needs to 100s of cases like this... and some real consequences.
There needs to 100s of cases like this... and some real consequences.
May not be.... yet.
What they do with the info is the problem.
They get to allow only "their kind of people" in.
You know, Nazis.
What they do with the info is the problem.
They get to allow only "their kind of people" in.
You know, Nazis.
DHS may not be violating any constitutional rights by requiring visitors to hand over their social media history when applying for a travel visa, but it certainly breaks with the spirit of the founding principles the administration claims it wants to protect. www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
Opinion | Forcing visitors to share five years of social media history is nuts
America’s closest allies are among the 42 countries in the visa waiver program targeted by Trump.
www.washingtonpost.com
December 13, 2025 at 12:49 PM
May not be.... yet.
What they do with the info is the problem.
They get to allow only "their kind of people" in.
You know, Nazis.
What they do with the info is the problem.
They get to allow only "their kind of people" in.
You know, Nazis.
I JUST had an idea!
Hang all the "Influencers".
Convince me that I'm wrong.
I am available to debate anything.
Hang all the "Influencers".
Convince me that I'm wrong.
I am available to debate anything.
December 12, 2025 at 6:58 PM
I JUST had an idea!
Hang all the "Influencers".
Convince me that I'm wrong.
I am available to debate anything.
Hang all the "Influencers".
Convince me that I'm wrong.
I am available to debate anything.
Congratulations, you have been paying attention to the way that fascist, nazis, dictators like trump and his sycophants think, work and fool the people who should know better.
Good for you.
Now, what do we do about the gullible idiots (the Republican party) that are allowing this to happen?
Good for you.
Now, what do we do about the gullible idiots (the Republican party) that are allowing this to happen?
December 12, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Congratulations, you have been paying attention to the way that fascist, nazis, dictators like trump and his sycophants think, work and fool the people who should know better.
Good for you.
Now, what do we do about the gullible idiots (the Republican party) that are allowing this to happen?
Good for you.
Now, what do we do about the gullible idiots (the Republican party) that are allowing this to happen?
I heard the MSM say on radio, "president trump PROMISED..." and you sane people out there know that that sentence is a non sequitur, a meaningless, stupid example of, we, Charlie Brown, Lucy and the football.
Why? do sane people pretend that trump isn't insane?
Are we afraid of the truth?
Why? do sane people pretend that trump isn't insane?
Are we afraid of the truth?
December 12, 2025 at 4:09 PM
I heard the MSM say on radio, "president trump PROMISED..." and you sane people out there know that that sentence is a non sequitur, a meaningless, stupid example of, we, Charlie Brown, Lucy and the football.
Why? do sane people pretend that trump isn't insane?
Are we afraid of the truth?
Why? do sane people pretend that trump isn't insane?
Are we afraid of the truth?
Reposted by slicedhand
Republicans gave $132 billion in tax breaks to the top 1% in 2027.
With that money, we could have extended ACA tax credits for over 20 million people next year and still have $100 billion left over.
With that money, we could have extended ACA tax credits for over 20 million people next year and still have $100 billion left over.
December 11, 2025 at 10:36 PM
Republicans gave $132 billion in tax breaks to the top 1% in 2027.
With that money, we could have extended ACA tax credits for over 20 million people next year and still have $100 billion left over.
With that money, we could have extended ACA tax credits for over 20 million people next year and still have $100 billion left over.
Reposted by slicedhand
December 12, 2025 at 9:55 AM
Reposted by slicedhand
Gee, I wonder why we are abandoning Ukraine...
December 12, 2025 at 11:19 AM
Gee, I wonder why we are abandoning Ukraine...
Reposted by slicedhand
Honest cops and police departments have to do this to preserve their reputations for honesty and integrity.
Otherwise, they've lost the respect of the public.
Otherwise, they've lost the respect of the public.
#ProudBlue #Voices4Victory
Thank you, Allegheny County!
Munhall, Springdale & Stowe, three Allegheny County police departments have done the right thing & canceled their ICE partnerships.
www.publicsource.org/munhall-stow...
Thank you, Allegheny County!
Munhall, Springdale & Stowe, three Allegheny County police departments have done the right thing & canceled their ICE partnerships.
www.publicsource.org/munhall-stow...
Munhall, Stowe police walk back ICE partnerships after quietly inking agreements
Public Source asked local officials about signed partnership agreements with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Two municipalities later canceled the agreements.
www.publicsource.org
December 11, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Honest cops and police departments have to do this to preserve their reputations for honesty and integrity.
Otherwise, they've lost the respect of the public.
Otherwise, they've lost the respect of the public.
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I absolutely endorse putting Donald Trump on television as much as possible.
I'd prefer it if they could get him to do interviews with actual journalists doing journalism, but even these fluff pieces show off how stark raving boogie cookies the guy is. Let people see it.
I'd prefer it if they could get him to do interviews with actual journalists doing journalism, but even these fluff pieces show off how stark raving boogie cookies the guy is. Let people see it.
Fried: Across the board, no matter the demographics, you saw overperformance. People are pissed.
I heard Susie Wiles wants to put Trump on the campaign trail next year. Bring it. Because every time he opens his mouth these days, Democrats win more
I heard Susie Wiles wants to put Trump on the campaign trail next year. Bring it. Because every time he opens his mouth these days, Democrats win more
December 11, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I absolutely endorse putting Donald Trump on television as much as possible.
I'd prefer it if they could get him to do interviews with actual journalists doing journalism, but even these fluff pieces show off how stark raving boogie cookies the guy is. Let people see it.
I'd prefer it if they could get him to do interviews with actual journalists doing journalism, but even these fluff pieces show off how stark raving boogie cookies the guy is. Let people see it.
Thank you! "Boogie cookies" is great!
I've been using "butterfly brain" but that's pejorative to insects.
I've been using "butterfly brain" but that's pejorative to insects.
I absolutely endorse putting Donald Trump on television as much as possible.
I'd prefer it if they could get him to do interviews with actual journalists doing journalism, but even these fluff pieces show off how stark raving boogie cookies the guy is. Let people see it.
I'd prefer it if they could get him to do interviews with actual journalists doing journalism, but even these fluff pieces show off how stark raving boogie cookies the guy is. Let people see it.
Fried: Across the board, no matter the demographics, you saw overperformance. People are pissed.
I heard Susie Wiles wants to put Trump on the campaign trail next year. Bring it. Because every time he opens his mouth these days, Democrats win more
I heard Susie Wiles wants to put Trump on the campaign trail next year. Bring it. Because every time he opens his mouth these days, Democrats win more
December 11, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Thank you! "Boogie cookies" is great!
I've been using "butterfly brain" but that's pejorative to insects.
I've been using "butterfly brain" but that's pejorative to insects.
They've learned the lesson, just say anything.
Good Lord. This is the actual Secretary of Education. Please make this famous.
Alabama is an "academic powerhouse"?
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
Alabama is an "academic powerhouse"?
#USDemocracy #Voices4Victory
December 11, 2025 at 8:03 PM
They've learned the lesson, just say anything.
Well, sorta... his hands do shake a lot.
is he so weak that his bribe-taking hand is worn out from the grift
Q: Can you explain what's going on with the bandages on Trump's hand?
LEAVITT: We've given you an explanation. The president is literally constantly shaking hands.
LEAVITT: We've given you an explanation. The president is literally constantly shaking hands.
December 11, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Well, sorta... his hands do shake a lot.
When someone owns a lib, how much money can they sell them for?
It’s a #RepublicanHealthcareFailure 😵💫
December 11, 2025 at 8:00 PM
When someone owns a lib, how much money can they sell them for?
Leavitt is amazing.
Over 10 years of being ready in 2 weeks.
Q: What is Trump's plan to stop healthcare costs from soaring?
LEAVITT: You'll hear more from the president on that very soon
LEAVITT: You'll hear more from the president on that very soon
December 11, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Leavitt is amazing.
"Day one. Very soon. In two weeks...."
A big strong man with tears in his eyes told me so.
A big strong man with tears in his eyes told me so.
Over 10 years of being ready in 2 weeks.
Q: What is Trump's plan to stop healthcare costs from soaring?
LEAVITT: You'll hear more from the president on that very soon
LEAVITT: You'll hear more from the president on that very soon
December 11, 2025 at 7:58 PM
"Day one. Very soon. In two weeks...."
A big strong man with tears in his eyes told me so.
A big strong man with tears in his eyes told me so.
And 6 out of 9 SCOTUS justices will likely say, "Yeah, fine.".
Note the goal: “to prevent court cases that would require evidence.”
December 11, 2025 at 7:56 PM
And 6 out of 9 SCOTUS justices will likely say, "Yeah, fine.".
It is. So are so many things this administration has been doing.
Without enforcement, laws are words written on paper.
That's our constitution right now, just words.
Without enforcement, laws are words written on paper.
That's our constitution right now, just words.
Is impersonating Law Enforcement a Crime ?
More specifically a federal felony, or is it not?
More specifically a federal felony, or is it not?
Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O'Hara to US citizen detained by ICE: "I apologize that this happened to you in my city with people wearing vests that say 'police.' That's embarrassing."
December 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
It is. So are so many things this administration has been doing.
Without enforcement, laws are words written on paper.
That's our constitution right now, just words.
Without enforcement, laws are words written on paper.
That's our constitution right now, just words.
Anyway, it's socialism for those rugged, conservative, Republicans.
Free markets? Tariffs.
Free markets? Tariffs.
#BlueSkyVets Trump announced a $12B bailout for farmers affected by the ongoing trade war.
However, many argue the bailout fails to adequately address the personal losses they have incurred.
#ProudBlue #DemVoice1
Source: bit.ly/4iQe24r
However, many argue the bailout fails to adequately address the personal losses they have incurred.
#ProudBlue #DemVoice1
Source: bit.ly/4iQe24r
December 11, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Anyway, it's socialism for those rugged, conservative, Republicans.
Free markets? Tariffs.
Free markets? Tariffs.
He's going to, eventually, get around to pissing on everybody because he hates everybody.
He is insane... but he's never had any loyalty to anybody, ten seconds after they've appeased his demands.
He is insane... but he's never had any loyalty to anybody, ten seconds after they've appeased his demands.
December 11, 2025 at 7:46 PM
He's going to, eventually, get around to pissing on everybody because he hates everybody.
He is insane... but he's never had any loyalty to anybody, ten seconds after they've appeased his demands.
He is insane... but he's never had any loyalty to anybody, ten seconds after they've appeased his demands.