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Steve G

@stevewithag.bsky.social

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Harasser of parkers in the SF bike lanes. Supporter of leftie causes and unions. Wonderer of why co-ops aren't still a thing. Also a teeny tech CEO. "Less Than Zero is a Christmas Movie"

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Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 22m

Given his history and that I'm not bothering to read the article I'm just gonna assume he's complaining about price.

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 24m

What's a great downhill route? Like you take a bus to the top and you can stroll back down?

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 53m

...but mostly inflation.

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 14h

I'm not one for 'we can all be friends' but, ya know, I'm always up for 'look at these freaks' even if I like the freaks.

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 15h

It's catnip for the right wing networks. They like the 'antifa super soldier' narrative, but can't resist the 'look at these weirdos' footage.

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 16h

It's incredibly threatening to those of us who don't look that good naked. Not to mention the chafing. Horrifying. Truly.

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 17h

<looks at crowd>
<pulls out bottle of sleeping pills>

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 18h

Also, why not let it consume a media cycle?

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 1d

That period where the governor signs or vetos things is like Christmas except he takes a few of the packages and throws them in the fire.

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 1d

I assume that kicked off WW3.

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 1d

I used to have this party conversation starter where I asked if modern cars lasted longer than cars from the 70's and 80's.

The data is simple, but the perception was all over.

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 1d

I got the flu years ago and binged It's Always Sunny.

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 1d

The most unrealistic thing about the Star Trek movies is the idea they could get those giant buildings through local review.

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 1d

The old people used to say beards switched their meaning during a short period in the 60s and now I get it.

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 1d

Well they do stop working, right?

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 1d

I hear "Max" is up for grabs if they're interested.

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 2d

bUt egUlAr drIvErS dO tHat toO!

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 2d

Now when I'm talking to some Concerned Citizen about how violent and dangerous cities are I'm GOING to tell him about getting mugged by an inflatable frog. The guy probably won't get it, but everyone else will start snickering.

That's so much better than "Well, you're wrong about crime".

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 2d

This is so damn smart. It's just clever and useful on so many levels. [me devolving into handwaving and appreciated noises]
www.nytimes.com/2025/10/11/u...

Among Portland Protests, It’s Frogs and Sharks and Bears, Oh My!

www.nytimes.com

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 2d

I spent some time around the generation before the boomers as they aged. It doesn't sound all that different in tone.

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 2d

Kids these days have it too easy. Back in my day you had to staff the concession to mix your own soda like this. Soft.

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 2d

I see an inflatable Kenny in that article. And if ICE would like to do the funniest thing ever, I have a suggestion....

The New York Times @nytimes.com · 2d

President Trump has used apocalyptic language to describe Portland, Oregon. Some demonstrators protesting ICE are responding with colorful animal suits. “It was just to contrast the narrative that we are violent extremists. The best way to show that for me is being in a frog costume.”

Among Portland Protests, It’s Frogs and Sharks and Bears, Oh My!

Images of anarchists clad in black gave the city a bad name in 2020. Now, demonstrators in Portland are poking fun at President Trump’s apocalyptic talk with colorful animal suits.

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 4d

That was glorious writing. Perfect!

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 4d

That was some great writing. ChatGPT could never.

Steve G @stevewithag.bsky.social · 4d

"Brooke Jenkins, the San Francisco district attorney, was livid"
Huh. Welcome to the resistance Brooke.