Padraig2112
@isomorphism.net
If you're going to follow/DM, have a profile and at least one post, please.
Ed and technology policy, former grad student working on Information Systems for untrained responders in big disasters
Ed and technology policy, former grad student working on Information Systems for untrained responders in big disasters
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Padraig2112
@isomorphism.net
· Nov 9
Advice that applies to more than just information technology: a thread.
If you're simplifying a complex problem, you're likely doing it wrong.
If you're simplifying a complex problem, you're likely doing it wrong.
By the way if you have never done this remedy that on Friday.
Someone will ask, "What is Stuffing Waffle?"
Fill your waffle iron with leftover stuffing. Waffle it until crispy, then cover it with a thin layer of leftover mashed potatoes, shredded leftover turkey, one or two over-easy eggs, and then ladle on the gravy.
Eat with an Irish Coffee for Maximum
Fill your waffle iron with leftover stuffing. Waffle it until crispy, then cover it with a thin layer of leftover mashed potatoes, shredded leftover turkey, one or two over-easy eggs, and then ladle on the gravy.
Eat with an Irish Coffee for Maximum
November 25, 2025 at 11:37 PM
By the way if you have never done this remedy that on Friday.
I have received a link to the Prep Spreadsheet what stage of Thanksgiving Prep are you?
<color coding "Pat will do" over here>
<color coding "Pat will do" over here>
November 25, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I have received a link to the Prep Spreadsheet what stage of Thanksgiving Prep are you?
<color coding "Pat will do" over here>
<color coding "Pat will do" over here>
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Pretty convincing evidence here that the Trump administration was planning to jailbreak and provide asylum for Bolsonaro -- and that Trump inadvertently revealed the plan.
And this, as the now-cliche goes, would have been a paralyzing scandal for any other administration.
And this, as the now-cliche goes, would have been a paralyzing scandal for any other administration.
Trump appears to blurt out secret plan, not knowing it's already a bust
YouTube video by MS NOW
www.youtube.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Pretty convincing evidence here that the Trump administration was planning to jailbreak and provide asylum for Bolsonaro -- and that Trump inadvertently revealed the plan.
And this, as the now-cliche goes, would have been a paralyzing scandal for any other administration.
And this, as the now-cliche goes, would have been a paralyzing scandal for any other administration.
Somewhere on this site there is a guy who is so mad at Jamelle Bouie blocking him that he has updated his profile that he was blocked by Bouie and is dropping into every thread he can think of to comment about it.
I cannot imagine letting anybody into your head over something so trivial.
I cannot imagine letting anybody into your head over something so trivial.
November 25, 2025 at 10:11 PM
Somewhere on this site there is a guy who is so mad at Jamelle Bouie blocking him that he has updated his profile that he was blocked by Bouie and is dropping into every thread he can think of to comment about it.
I cannot imagine letting anybody into your head over something so trivial.
I cannot imagine letting anybody into your head over something so trivial.
Note that 51% qualifies as "most" (it is probably bigger than that, granted) and there are 213 Democrats and 219 Republicans.
Since all the Democrats support the subsidy extension, this means that the current vote if brought to the floor would range between 214 yes, 218 no to 322 yes, 210 no.
Since all the Democrats support the subsidy extension, this means that the current vote if brought to the floor would range between 214 yes, 218 no to 322 yes, 210 no.
Speaker Mike Johnson has reportedly told the White House that most Republicans aren't interested in extending ACA subsidies.
Reminder that 57% of ACA Marketplace enrollees live in congressional districts represented by a Republican.
They're selling out their own voters.
Reminder that 57% of ACA Marketplace enrollees live in congressional districts represented by a Republican.
They're selling out their own voters.
November 25, 2025 at 9:56 PM
Note that 51% qualifies as "most" (it is probably bigger than that, granted) and there are 213 Democrats and 219 Republicans.
Since all the Democrats support the subsidy extension, this means that the current vote if brought to the floor would range between 214 yes, 218 no to 322 yes, 210 no.
Since all the Democrats support the subsidy extension, this means that the current vote if brought to the floor would range between 214 yes, 218 no to 322 yes, 210 no.
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What time do you get in?
Officially moving to Chicago tomorrow. I assume JB Pritzker will be waiting for me at the airport
November 25, 2025 at 1:13 PM
What time do you get in?
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Thanksgiving week is Burning Man for people with bad food opinions
November 25, 2025 at 8:26 PM
Thanksgiving week is Burning Man for people with bad food opinions
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"Just... don't pay for it! Winning!"
It’s so funny to me that the entire Art Of The Deal is just not holding up your end of the bargain
November 25, 2025 at 9:23 PM
"Just... don't pay for it! Winning!"
Petty Metal
Please read this, I am screaming at this petty death metal drama, oh my god
The death metal band’s sole remaining member has launched a GoFundMe to get home to Portland
stereogum.com/2480744/vitr...
stereogum.com/2480744/vitr...
November 25, 2025 at 9:22 PM
Petty Metal
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these are basically the same tweet
November 25, 2025 at 9:19 PM
these are basically the same tweet
Jesus Christ
EXCLUSIVE: US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff advised Russia on how to pitch Ukraine plans to Trump, in audio files reviewed by Bloomberg
Witkoff Advised Russia on How to Pitch Ukraine Plan to Trump
US presidential envoy Steve Witkoff, fresh from the triumph of the Gaza peace deal, held a phone call last month with a senior Kremlin official to suggest they work together on a similar plan for Ukraine — and that Vladimir Putin should raise it with Donald Trump.
bloom.bg
November 25, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Jesus Christ
The two top killers of human beings in America that aren't diseases are guns and cars.
Exclusive: Republicans plan to challenge vehicle-safety mandates, such as automatic emergency braking and alarms that remind drivers a child is in the back seat.
Senate Committee to Challenge Auto-Safety Mandates That Hurt ‘Affordability’
Republicans are questioning the value of some features, such as automatic braking and rear-seat reminders.
on.wsj.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:12 PM
The two top killers of human beings in America that aren't diseases are guns and cars.
America could use this too tbh
Sometimes wonder if what the UK needs is a thinktank that doesn't do any new research, it just repeats obviously true statements that people try to ignore because they're inconvenient.
International students cross-subsidise home students. Your pension is paid for out of general taxation.
International students cross-subsidise home students. Your pension is paid for out of general taxation.
November 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
America could use this too tbh
Tie.
Jhereg, by Stev Brust and The Warrior's Apprentice by Lois McMaster Bujold, both of which would translate well to the screen and kick off a series of movies that each of which can stand alone.
Jhereg, by Stev Brust and The Warrior's Apprentice by Lois McMaster Bujold, both of which would translate well to the screen and kick off a series of movies that each of which can stand alone.
If you were a despotic president, what movie would you force Hollywood to make? I want to see Quentin's Star Trek movie or maybe Kill Bill Vol 3.
November 25, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Tie.
Jhereg, by Stev Brust and The Warrior's Apprentice by Lois McMaster Bujold, both of which would translate well to the screen and kick off a series of movies that each of which can stand alone.
Jhereg, by Stev Brust and The Warrior's Apprentice by Lois McMaster Bujold, both of which would translate well to the screen and kick off a series of movies that each of which can stand alone.
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
I am getting rescued or I'm getting avenged or (decidedly nonzero possibility) I'm about to be protomolocule-munged. About a 45-10-45 split.
I am getting rescued or I'm getting avenged or (decidedly nonzero possibility) I'm about to be protomolocule-munged. About a 45-10-45 split.
November 25, 2025 at 9:00 PM
You’ve been kidnapped. The characters from the last TV show you watched are trying to rescue you. Who’s coming to save you?
I am getting rescued or I'm getting avenged or (decidedly nonzero possibility) I'm about to be protomolocule-munged. About a 45-10-45 split.
I am getting rescued or I'm getting avenged or (decidedly nonzero possibility) I'm about to be protomolocule-munged. About a 45-10-45 split.
In 2008, when we drove to see the in-laws, Utah was littered with McCain-Palin signs but we saw more Obama signs (2) than McCain signs (1) in Montana, because they were all Ron Paul.
Now people I know there who are even moderately liberal don't understand their neighbors any more.
(Idaho is worse)
Now people I know there who are even moderately liberal don't understand their neighbors any more.
(Idaho is worse)
according to a friend very versed in Montana politics, the arrival of Trumpism also saw the breakdown of the previous 'his politics are crazy but he's a good guy' neighborly consensus.
boy Montana is gone-gone
November 25, 2025 at 7:41 PM
In 2008, when we drove to see the in-laws, Utah was littered with McCain-Palin signs but we saw more Obama signs (2) than McCain signs (1) in Montana, because they were all Ron Paul.
Now people I know there who are even moderately liberal don't understand their neighbors any more.
(Idaho is worse)
Now people I know there who are even moderately liberal don't understand their neighbors any more.
(Idaho is worse)
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you can barely see all the corpses of children killed by conspiracy theories under all them biceps
What the fuck this is
November 25, 2025 at 3:19 PM
you can barely see all the corpses of children killed by conspiracy theories under all them biceps
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Not really familiar with this new Chotiner fight but I will be using this treasure in the replies from time to time
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 AM
Not really familiar with this new Chotiner fight but I will be using this treasure in the replies from time to time
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gotta have a go bag stuffed in the ceiling tiles ron swanson-style so the moment chotiner acknowledges your existence you simply light out for the woods
November 25, 2025 at 1:58 AM
gotta have a go bag stuffed in the ceiling tiles ron swanson-style so the moment chotiner acknowledges your existence you simply light out for the woods
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A new kind of rapid Chotining. Please appreciate the alt-text.
November 25, 2025 at 1:09 AM
A new kind of rapid Chotining. Please appreciate the alt-text.
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Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
November 25, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Today, after months of requests, I toured the Broadview ICE Processing Facility. I want to share what I saw.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
The facility has no food vendor, no medical care, and detainees have to use toilets in the middle of shared cells. These are in no way suitable conditions to be holding anyone — period.
Argentina is his escape plan
Donald Trump sent more money to bail out Argentina than it would have cost to extend the ACA tax credits for just 1 year.
I don't plan to let anyone forget it.
I don't plan to let anyone forget it.
November 25, 2025 at 6:46 AM
Argentina is his escape plan
What
narrator: 50 years ago...
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
me: [nods] in 1945
narrator: in 1975...
me: what
November 25, 2025 at 6:45 AM
What