Rich Burroughs
@somewhattolerable.com
ADHD, tech, Arsenal, lots of bitching about AI.
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*Thursdays from 3-3:30 PM.
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Chat With Jesus and Friends Launch Notes - PLEASE READ!
Hello, Team!
Tomorrow is the go-live for the Chat With Jesus and Friends app! We’re so excited about the potential of combining genAI and the best religion around, Christianity (although we are also ...
life-is-somewhat-tolerable.ghost.io
I wrote this satire post a bit ago, when that AI app to chat with Jesus launched, but I hadn't shared it anywhere.
I'll likely be posting more things there on my Ghost site if you would like to sign up, too. It's free.
I'll likely be posting more things there on my Ghost site if you would like to sign up, too. It's free.
And they said the perfect skeet didn’t exist
(hands clasped behind my back thoughtfully) i believe it was the ghostbusters theme song that said “bustin makes me feel good”
January 23, 2026 at 4:31 AM
And they said the perfect skeet didn’t exist
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I took me all day but I figured it out he looks like both colors of raisin
January 23, 2026 at 4:29 AM
I took me all day but I figured it out he looks like both colors of raisin
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i don’t actually expect every elected official to be willing to do what is necessary at this point in history, but if they won’t, i do expect them to step aside for someone who will
January 22, 2026 at 3:29 AM
i don’t actually expect every elected official to be willing to do what is necessary at this point in history, but if they won’t, i do expect them to step aside for someone who will
This is excellent
Statement from the entire Minneapolis City Council in support of a General Strike and Day of Truth & Freedom on January 23rd.
January 23, 2026 at 4:17 AM
This is excellent
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I’m so fucking proud of us.
January 23, 2026 at 4:14 AM
I’m so fucking proud of us.
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These marriage boot camps are extremely lucrative for some people. My insane Christian grifter relatives run one and they make bank from it. The guy is a former Navy SEAL so I was wondering if he joined ICE but I guess he could also stick with this grift scheme, too, now.
Spending a bazillion dollars on marriage promotion when the evidence is clear it’s largely ineffective, as Heritage wants, is a waste. In this @nbcnews.com interview, I suggest we’d be better off investing in early childhood programs bc the evidence is pretty clear about its benefits.
Group behind Project 2025 pushes ‘marriage bootcamps’ in effort to focus on family
The group behind Project 2025 is pushing potential "marriage bootcamps" run by the government in an effort to boost the U.S. population, without immigration. NBC News’ Jonathan Allen explains Democrat...
www.nbcnews.com
January 23, 2026 at 4:14 AM
These marriage boot camps are extremely lucrative for some people. My insane Christian grifter relatives run one and they make bank from it. The guy is a former Navy SEAL so I was wondering if he joined ICE but I guess he could also stick with this grift scheme, too, now.
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how (if at all) can we support the minnesota general strike on friday from afar?
January 23, 2026 at 4:15 AM
how (if at all) can we support the minnesota general strike on friday from afar?
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hello, The Twin Cities
January 23, 2026 at 2:36 AM
hello, The Twin Cities
That’s cool. I’m also a fan of this guide from Beyond Criminal Courts. Lots of great advice about how to navigate things without getting removed as a juror. (PDF link)
January 23, 2026 at 2:38 AM
That’s cool. I’m also a fan of this guide from Beyond Criminal Courts. Lots of great advice about how to navigate things without getting removed as a juror. (PDF link)
Has anyone checked on Mark Carney? I’m really worried about how he’s taking this rejection :(
January 23, 2026 at 2:35 AM
Has anyone checked on Mark Carney? I’m really worried about how he’s taking this rejection :(
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FWIW:
Golden is retiring.
The filing deadline has passed in NC; Davis is the only Dem running.
The filing deadline has passed in TX; Gonzalez & Cuellar both have primary opponents.
Gillen has several Dem opponents as well, as does Perez.
If you want to primary Suozzi, you still have until 3/30.
Golden is retiring.
The filing deadline has passed in NC; Davis is the only Dem running.
The filing deadline has passed in TX; Gonzalez & Cuellar both have primary opponents.
Gillen has several Dem opponents as well, as does Perez.
If you want to primary Suozzi, you still have until 3/30.
January 22, 2026 at 10:02 PM
FWIW:
Golden is retiring.
The filing deadline has passed in NC; Davis is the only Dem running.
The filing deadline has passed in TX; Gonzalez & Cuellar both have primary opponents.
Gillen has several Dem opponents as well, as does Perez.
If you want to primary Suozzi, you still have until 3/30.
Golden is retiring.
The filing deadline has passed in NC; Davis is the only Dem running.
The filing deadline has passed in TX; Gonzalez & Cuellar both have primary opponents.
Gillen has several Dem opponents as well, as does Perez.
If you want to primary Suozzi, you still have until 3/30.
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Hakeem Jeffries deserves to be unemployed.
DHS spending bill passed 220-207
7 Democrats voted in favor:
Henry Cuellar
Don Davis
Laura Gilles
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Jared Golden
Vicente Gonzalez
Tom Suozzi
Massie voted No
Andy Harris didn't vote
Might not have passed if every Democrat voted No, but leadership wasn't whipping them to do so
7 Democrats voted in favor:
Henry Cuellar
Don Davis
Laura Gilles
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Jared Golden
Vicente Gonzalez
Tom Suozzi
Massie voted No
Andy Harris didn't vote
Might not have passed if every Democrat voted No, but leadership wasn't whipping them to do so
January 22, 2026 at 10:22 PM
Hakeem Jeffries deserves to be unemployed.
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My history teacher told us almost 20 years ago that one day, the USA will attack Canada for its water. At the time we brushed it off as too wild.
Now I'm afraid he could be right
Now I'm afraid he could be right
January 23, 2026 at 2:29 AM
My history teacher told us almost 20 years ago that one day, the USA will attack Canada for its water. At the time we brushed it off as too wild.
Now I'm afraid he could be right
Now I'm afraid he could be right
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Breaking: jury finds Chicago resident Juan Espinoza Martinez NOT GUILTY of placing a hit on Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino.
We've got a verdict in this case, in which feds accused a Chicago resident of murder-for-hire, allegedly for a $10K hit on Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino.
Attorneys coming in now, jurors haven't returned to the courtroom.
Attorneys coming in now, jurors haven't returned to the courtroom.
The jury has begun deliberations in the murder for hire trial of Juan Espinoza Martinez, who feds accuse of placing a hit on Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino.
Opening arguments in the case began yesterday morning; closing arguments concluded about a half hour ago.
Now we're on verdict watch.
Opening arguments in the case began yesterday morning; closing arguments concluded about a half hour ago.
Now we're on verdict watch.
January 22, 2026 at 10:07 PM
Breaking: jury finds Chicago resident Juan Espinoza Martinez NOT GUILTY of placing a hit on Border Patrol Chief Greg Bovino.
I wonder how many Dril tweets there are for this one? I can think of a few.
January 23, 2026 at 2:11 AM
I wonder how many Dril tweets there are for this one? I can think of a few.
The Era of Global Water Bankruptcy sure doesn’t sound good.
Era of ‘global water bankruptcy’ is here, UN report says
Overuse and pollution must end urgently as no one knows when whole system might collapse, says expert
www.theguardian.com
January 23, 2026 at 2:07 AM
The Era of Global Water Bankruptcy sure doesn’t sound good.
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The Democrats of the Seven Kingdoms sailed west to reason with the Ironborn, who were actively raiding the coast. They brought proposals of mutual respect, economic incentives, and a shared vision of peace.
The Ironborn took their ships, their silver, and several delegates.
The Ironborn took their ships, their silver, and several delegates.
The Democrats of the Seven Kingdoms
“As support for abolishing ICE grows among Democratic voters, party leadership continues to argue for reform instead.” —Salon - - -The Delegation t...
buff.ly
January 22, 2026 at 3:00 AM
The Democrats of the Seven Kingdoms sailed west to reason with the Ironborn, who were actively raiding the coast. They brought proposals of mutual respect, economic incentives, and a shared vision of peace.
The Ironborn took their ships, their silver, and several delegates.
The Ironborn took their ships, their silver, and several delegates.
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I guess I’m supposed to feel bad for him however
January 22, 2026 at 9:14 PM
I guess I’m supposed to feel bad for him however
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thinking about how the chinese trans community calls estrogen "debian install media"
January 22, 2026 at 6:59 PM
thinking about how the chinese trans community calls estrogen "debian install media"
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This country hates women so much.
ca.news.yahoo.com/ex-porn-star...
ca.news.yahoo.com/ex-porn-star...
Ex-Porn Star Abella Danger Apologizes for Viral Moment During Miami Hurricanes’ NCAA Final Loss
The football megafan's reactions at games have captured the attention of several cameramen combing the crowd, but she says she wishes to be like any other fan.
ca.news.yahoo.com
January 22, 2026 at 6:24 PM
This country hates women so much.
ca.news.yahoo.com/ex-porn-star...
ca.news.yahoo.com/ex-porn-star...
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The main thing Elon Musk took from us when he bought Twitter was destroying the only customer service platform that corporations will actually answer you on
January 22, 2026 at 9:01 PM
The main thing Elon Musk took from us when he bought Twitter was destroying the only customer service platform that corporations will actually answer you on
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This is 100% FALSE. Immigration judges do NOT play any role in issuing administrative warrants. They are generated and signed by ICE officers themselves. ICE’s own training materials say they can’t be used for a search of a home!
Here’s a blank warrant form. Note who signs it.
Here’s a blank warrant form. Note who signs it.
January 22, 2026 at 8:05 PM
This is 100% FALSE. Immigration judges do NOT play any role in issuing administrative warrants. They are generated and signed by ICE officers themselves. ICE’s own training materials say they can’t be used for a search of a home!
Here’s a blank warrant form. Note who signs it.
Here’s a blank warrant form. Note who signs it.
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I'll say yet again: Trump & his party do something virtually every day that constitutes a more violent & alarming suppression of speech than anything that happened during the entire alleged tyranny of woke. Every day. Yet the entire Free Spech army has just vanished into mist.
I wrote on the shameful situation re: the recession of a deanship to Emily Suski at the University of Arkansas Law. What was the reason? Prof. Suski signed an amicus brief supporting trans rights. The Arkansas legislators admitted that was it! Horrible outcome. ballsandstrikes.org/legal-cultur...
A Law School Dean Signed a Brief Defending Trans Rights. She Lost Her Job Because of It
The revocation of Emily Suski’s job offer at the University of Arkansas sends a chilling message to law professors everywhere.
ballsandstrikes.org
January 22, 2026 at 6:49 PM
I'll say yet again: Trump & his party do something virtually every day that constitutes a more violent & alarming suppression of speech than anything that happened during the entire alleged tyranny of woke. Every day. Yet the entire Free Spech army has just vanished into mist.
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from hell’s heart I stab at thee, gavin newsom
some context for that “look at me doing edgy homophobia” Gavin Newsom clip is that Newsom rose to political power in San Francisco during the AIDS crisis. there’s a reason every current or former Californian you’ve ever met feels about Gavin Newsom the way Captain Ahab feels about the whale
January 22, 2026 at 8:57 PM
from hell’s heart I stab at thee, gavin newsom