Mark Fletcher
@wingedpig.com
Founder: Groups.io. Previously: Bloglines, ONElist/eGroups/Yahoo Groups. Twins dad. #golang stan.
It was a bit of a shock going to Bariloche and feeling like I had just been dropped into the middle of Germany, and then realizing why that was.
They’re bailing out Argentina because they’re all going to be living there when this is over.
Argentina President Javier Milei doing the “Trump dance” at Mar-a-Lago after getting an $40 billion bailout.
Meanwhile, Trump won’t renew subsides for American healthcare.
Meanwhile, Trump won’t renew subsides for American healthcare.
November 8, 2025 at 9:39 PM
It was a bit of a shock going to Bariloche and feeling like I had just been dropped into the middle of Germany, and then realizing why that was.
Reposted by Mark Fletcher
From my friend Kyle. This is essential reading for all Americans. aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
I Want You to Understand Chicago
aphyr.com
November 8, 2025 at 7:47 PM
From my friend Kyle. This is essential reading for all Americans. aphyr.com/posts/397-i-...
Just got a bottle of Cabernet SauvignJohn, the @lastweektonight.com wine. Gonna turn the lights down, light some candles, pour a glass, and watch 47 consecutive segments about infrastructure.
November 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Just got a bottle of Cabernet SauvignJohn, the @lastweektonight.com wine. Gonna turn the lights down, light some candles, pour a glass, and watch 47 consecutive segments about infrastructure.
I always thought that Rich and Chris were good guys, but this is disappointing. www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
The Nonprofit Doing the AI Industry’s Dirty Work
The web archive Common Crawl has been quietly funneling paywalled articles to AI companies—and lying to publishers about it.
www.theatlantic.com
November 4, 2025 at 4:55 PM
I always thought that Rich and Chris were good guys, but this is disappointing. www.theatlantic.com/technology/2...
This is a fucking joke. We are not a serious country.
EPA Commissioner Lee Zeldin announces his agency is launching a major investigation into the right-wing conspiracies about chemtrails and weather manipulation to get to the bottom of it.
October 23, 2025 at 8:06 PM
This is a fucking joke. We are not a serious country.
Reposted by Mark Fletcher
3/ But we CANNOT have a candidate where the opposition literally just has to point at them and say "He's a Nazi, look at the tattoo." There are still some standards for candidates, at least in the Democratic party.
October 22, 2025 at 5:32 PM
3/ But we CANNOT have a candidate where the opposition literally just has to point at them and say "He's a Nazi, look at the tattoo." There are still some standards for candidates, at least in the Democratic party.
Shout out to any other parents woken from a deep sleep by their kid, who now can’t get back to sleep. Yawn.
October 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
Shout out to any other parents woken from a deep sleep by their kid, who now can’t get back to sleep. Yawn.
Reposted by Mark Fletcher
🧵:
Last June, more than 5 million Americans joined #NoKings rallies across the country, protesting President Trump's authoritarianism. And this Saturday, with your help, it's going to be even bigger and better.
Last June, more than 5 million Americans joined #NoKings rallies across the country, protesting President Trump's authoritarianism. And this Saturday, with your help, it's going to be even bigger and better.
October 15, 2025 at 1:52 AM
🧵:
Last June, more than 5 million Americans joined #NoKings rallies across the country, protesting President Trump's authoritarianism. And this Saturday, with your help, it's going to be even bigger and better.
Last June, more than 5 million Americans joined #NoKings rallies across the country, protesting President Trump's authoritarianism. And this Saturday, with your help, it's going to be even bigger and better.
Reposted by Mark Fletcher
Vaccines are safe and effective.
Autism isn't caused by vaccines, and autistic people and their families deserve our support.
When you want information, ask your doctor.
It's more important than ever for all of us to speak plainly, truthfully, and directly about public health.
Autism isn't caused by vaccines, and autistic people and their families deserve our support.
When you want information, ask your doctor.
It's more important than ever for all of us to speak plainly, truthfully, and directly about public health.
October 14, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Vaccines are safe and effective.
Autism isn't caused by vaccines, and autistic people and their families deserve our support.
When you want information, ask your doctor.
It's more important than ever for all of us to speak plainly, truthfully, and directly about public health.
Autism isn't caused by vaccines, and autistic people and their families deserve our support.
When you want information, ask your doctor.
It's more important than ever for all of us to speak plainly, truthfully, and directly about public health.
Things are really grim in America right now. But my favorite band growing up has announced new tour dates, something I never thought they would do again. Trump can't take my joy. www.rushisaband.com/blog/2025/10...
Rush is a Band Blog: Rush to re-form with new drummer Anika Nilles and embark on a 7 city, 12 date Fifty Something tour in 2026!
Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson have decided to dust off their instruments and bring back the Rush tour machine with new drummer Anika Nilles for a 7 city, 12 date "Fifty Something" tour in 2026 ...
www.rushisaband.com
October 6, 2025 at 11:31 PM
Things are really grim in America right now. But my favorite band growing up has announced new tour dates, something I never thought they would do again. Trump can't take my joy. www.rushisaband.com/blog/2025/10...
Reposted by Mark Fletcher
Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
October 5, 2025 at 9:08 AM
Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.
It’s my birthday today. I was the last one up this morning (a perk of being the senior member of the family, obvs), and our dog was so thrilled to see me that he peed on my foot. Here’s hoping I have a few more years before I develop bladder issues myself.
September 17, 2025 at 9:01 PM
It’s my birthday today. I was the last one up this morning (a perk of being the senior member of the family, obvs), and our dog was so thrilled to see me that he peed on my foot. Here’s hoping I have a few more years before I develop bladder issues myself.
About to have 3 Zoom calls going at once, a first for our family (both kids and me). The kids are growing up...
September 15, 2025 at 2:59 AM
About to have 3 Zoom calls going at once, a first for our family (both kids and me). The kids are growing up...
Got my COVID booster today, from a CVS in the bay area. When making the appt online, I had to state that I had a pre-existing condition (but I did not have to specify which one). When I got the shot today, they didn't ask about it.
September 6, 2025 at 10:34 PM
Got my COVID booster today, from a CVS in the bay area. When making the appt online, I had to state that I had a pre-existing condition (but I did not have to specify which one). When I got the shot today, they didn't ask about it.
Watchduty is a great website/app, especially if you find yourself in need of tracking a fire somewhat close to your house, like I am now. (We're not in danger). www.watchduty.org
Watch Duty - Wildfire Maps & Alerts
Watch Duty, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, alerts you of nearby wildfires and firefighting efforts in real-time.
www.watchduty.org
August 31, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Watchduty is a great website/app, especially if you find yourself in need of tracking a fire somewhat close to your house, like I am now. (We're not in danger). www.watchduty.org
Me: “I can’t work like this.”
Cat: “Exactly.”
Cat: “Exactly.”
August 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
Me: “I can’t work like this.”
Cat: “Exactly.”
Cat: “Exactly.”
Reposted by Mark Fletcher
Once you realize most conservative arguments are in bad faith and their philosophy is actual the the 5 principles below, you will know peace
• men > women
• white people > other races
• straight people > LGBTQ
• Christians > other religions
• rich people > poor people
Everything else is flexible
• men > women
• white people > other races
• straight people > LGBTQ
• Christians > other religions
• rich people > poor people
Everything else is flexible
August 26, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Once you realize most conservative arguments are in bad faith and their philosophy is actual the the 5 principles below, you will know peace
• men > women
• white people > other races
• straight people > LGBTQ
• Christians > other religions
• rich people > poor people
Everything else is flexible
• men > women
• white people > other races
• straight people > LGBTQ
• Christians > other religions
• rich people > poor people
Everything else is flexible
Reposted by Mark Fletcher
This is one of the most beautiful things I have witnessed, the craft here is impeccable.
August 13, 2025 at 6:06 AM
This is one of the most beautiful things I have witnessed, the craft here is impeccable.
Like Bluesky, Groups.io is now blocking all access from Mississippi. I wish we didn't have to do this.
Effective today (Aug 22, 2025), Groups.io is temporarily blocking web/app access from Mississippi (HB1126). Email participation is unaffected—post via email as usual. Details: groups.io/static/missi...
August 22, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Like Bluesky, Groups.io is now blocking all access from Mississippi. I wish we didn't have to do this.
I feel seen. theonion.com/dumbest-frie...
Dumbest Friend Just Bought 20 Chickens
REDWOOD CITY, CA—Arguing that this was, in fact, the most responsible thing he could do given how expensive poultry products had become, your dumbest friend, 43-year-old Jared Welty, told reporters Fr...
theonion.com
August 14, 2025 at 2:33 AM
I feel seen. theonion.com/dumbest-frie...
I know I’m super late to the game here, but Sinners is a really good movie.
August 11, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I know I’m super late to the game here, but Sinners is a really good movie.