Jason Andrade
@jasonandrade.bsky.social
🔍 Work: Research IT Infrastructure Consultant
💡 Interests: politics, renewables, energy, education, numismatics, health & aviation
🤔 Observational humor and sarcasm 🤷🏾
💡 Interests: politics, renewables, energy, education, numismatics, health & aviation
🤔 Observational humor and sarcasm 🤷🏾
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Jason Andrade
@jasonandrade.bsky.social
· Feb 13
It feels like I should put up a disclaimer that I may occasionally (very rarely!) post something here that is either funny, witty or informative (only one at a time though).
Past performance is no guarantee of future results and you should think carefully about following my account on that basis. 🤪
Past performance is no guarantee of future results and you should think carefully about following my account on that basis. 🤪
Movie idea:
A lonely boy adopts a dog and discovers it has a strange talent for piracy & pillaging. Call it "Corsair Bud."
A lonely boy adopts a dog and discovers it has a strange talent for piracy & pillaging. Call it "Corsair Bud."
Movie idea:
A lonely boy adopts a dog and discovers it has a strange talent for rocking a dinner jacket. Call it "Debonair Bud."
A lonely boy adopts a dog and discovers it has a strange talent for rocking a dinner jacket. Call it "Debonair Bud."
Movie idea:
A lonely boy adopts a dog and discovers it has a strange talent for making French pastries. Call it "Eclair Bud."
A lonely boy adopts a dog and discovers it has a strange talent for making French pastries. Call it "Eclair Bud."
November 10, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Movie idea:
A lonely boy adopts a dog and discovers it has a strange talent for piracy & pillaging. Call it "Corsair Bud."
A lonely boy adopts a dog and discovers it has a strange talent for piracy & pillaging. Call it "Corsair Bud."
A ballroom? Paid for by SNAP?
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An agreement to agree to do a later vote is NOT an enforceable contract so what in the actual hell are Americans getting out of this deal??
November 10, 2025 at 4:51 AM
A ballroom? Paid for by SNAP?
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Someone asked me about ivermectin for COVID-19 recently and it's such a bizarre blast from the past.
Can't believe it's been more than 4 years since we proved much of the benefit was based on fraudulent research! Wild.
Can't believe it's been more than 4 years since we proved much of the benefit was based on fraudulent research! Wild.
November 9, 2025 at 10:57 PM
Someone asked me about ivermectin for COVID-19 recently and it's such a bizarre blast from the past.
Can't believe it's been more than 4 years since we proved much of the benefit was based on fraudulent research! Wild.
Can't believe it's been more than 4 years since we proved much of the benefit was based on fraudulent research! Wild.
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Andrew Forrest says real zero is already the “winning business case” in three key fossil fuel guzzling industries
reneweconomy.com.au/andrew-forre...
reneweconomy.com.au/andrew-forre...
reneweconomy.com.au
November 10, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Andrew Forrest says real zero is already the “winning business case” in three key fossil fuel guzzling industries
reneweconomy.com.au/andrew-forre...
reneweconomy.com.au/andrew-forre...
It’s a little insane that a fundamental construction material like steel is economically cheaper to dig up iron ore in Australia and Brazil, ship to China, process it there into steel and then ship it again, worldwide - rather than making it locally.
125 *million* tons worth (FY2025).
125 *million* tons worth (FY2025).
China Steel Exports Hit Record High Despite Global Protectionism Chinese steelmakers continue to flood global markets with record export volumes, even as anti-dumping duties and protectionist barriers rise worldwide. Strong demand from Southeast Asia and surging construction
November 10, 2025 at 4:12 AM
It’s a little insane that a fundamental construction material like steel is economically cheaper to dig up iron ore in Australia and Brazil, ship to China, process it there into steel and then ship it again, worldwide - rather than making it locally.
125 *million* tons worth (FY2025).
125 *million* tons worth (FY2025).
After reading many many posts it appears the TL;DR is:
Republicans: “We are going to shoot ourselves in the foot”
Democrats: “What if we do it first?”
Republicans: “You wouldn’t dare!”
Democrats: …
Republicans: “We are going to shoot ourselves in the foot”
Democrats: “What if we do it first?”
Republicans: “You wouldn’t dare!”
Democrats: …
November 10, 2025 at 3:05 AM
After reading many many posts it appears the TL;DR is:
Republicans: “We are going to shoot ourselves in the foot”
Democrats: “What if we do it first?”
Republicans: “You wouldn’t dare!”
Democrats: …
Republicans: “We are going to shoot ourselves in the foot”
Democrats: “What if we do it first?”
Republicans: “You wouldn’t dare!”
Democrats: …
When the US President says he is bringing the cost of medicines down by more than 800%, obviously health insurance has to rise commensurately to compensate. 🤷🏾🤪
Also, these are manifestly insane numbers.
@lowqualityfacts.bsky.social
Also, these are manifestly insane numbers.
@lowqualityfacts.bsky.social
I'm single. No kids, no claims, no pre-existing conditions. The cataclysmic leap from paying $50 a month to $1,228.28 a month is a level of devastation the depth of which I'm struggling to articulate. I wasn't going to be able to afford when I thought it was going up to $350 a month. And now...😵
I thought my new health insurance premium was going to be $350 per month until I got this letter informing me that it would be $1,228.28 PER MONTH. I CURRENTLY PAY $50. Is my math mathing? Is that.... a 2,356.42% increase?
2256.42%????
TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY SIX POINT FORTY TWO PERCENT😩
2256.42%????
TWO THOUSAND TWO HUNDRED FIFTY SIX POINT FORTY TWO PERCENT😩
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 AM
When the US President says he is bringing the cost of medicines down by more than 800%, obviously health insurance has to rise commensurately to compensate. 🤷🏾🤪
Also, these are manifestly insane numbers.
@lowqualityfacts.bsky.social
Also, these are manifestly insane numbers.
@lowqualityfacts.bsky.social
None of the 20 million Americans this is going to happen to are United States Senators though? 🤔🤷🏾🤦🏾
Bernie Sanders: "What this Senate is about to do is make a horrific situation even worse. So let's be clear what this vote is about. If this vote succeeds, over 20 million Americans are gonna see at least a doubling in their premiums in the ACA."
November 10, 2025 at 2:53 AM
None of the 20 million Americans this is going to happen to are United States Senators though? 🤔🤷🏾🤦🏾
What if the Democrats are playing 4D chess while the Republicans are playing (checks statements) “Destroying Democracy”?
Every single Dem that caved and agreed to this deal needs to be primaried and voted out. They are cowards who wasted the last month for a half baked promise vote a month from now.
November 10, 2025 at 2:41 AM
What if the Democrats are playing 4D chess while the Republicans are playing (checks statements) “Destroying Democracy”?
Parliamentarian reports threats on “her account on X” and has “deactivated her account”.
OK. These threats are reprehensible.
But you had an account on X and you thought what was going to happen, exactly? Moderation? Civility?
You’re posting on a neo-nazi friendly platform and..
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#auspol
OK. These threats are reprehensible.
But you had an account on X and you thought what was going to happen, exactly? Moderation? Civility?
You’re posting on a neo-nazi friendly platform and..
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#auspol
Female NSW MPs Allegra Spender and Kellie Sloane report death and rape threats after condemning neo-Nazi rally in Sydney
Female NSW MPs Allegra Spender and Kellie Sloane report death and rape threats after condemning neo-Nazi rally in Sydney
Allegra Spender and Kellie Sloane report threats to police, as premier says government is investigating whether ban on Nazi symbols should be expanded
Two female MPs have reported threats they received following their condemnation of Saturday’s neo-Nazi rally outside New South Wales parliament to the police, as the premier rejected any suggestion there was a “double standard” in how the far right is dealt with compared with pro-Palestine activism.
The alleged threats against federal MP Allegra Spender and state MP Kellie Sloane, which included death threats and calls to “rhetorically rape” the federal MP, came after both took to social media to condemn Saturday’s rally, in which about 60 men clad in black called for the abolition of the “Jewish lobby”, with speakers repeating antisemitic tropes. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 2:35 AM
Parliamentarian reports threats on “her account on X” and has “deactivated her account”.
OK. These threats are reprehensible.
But you had an account on X and you thought what was going to happen, exactly? Moderation? Civility?
You’re posting on a neo-nazi friendly platform and..
🤷🏾🤦🏾
#auspol
OK. These threats are reprehensible.
But you had an account on X and you thought what was going to happen, exactly? Moderation? Civility?
You’re posting on a neo-nazi friendly platform and..
🤷🏾🤦🏾
#auspol
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Dropped by Orlando Barnes & Noble East Colonial, and signed all their in-store stock.
November 9, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Dropped by Orlando Barnes & Noble East Colonial, and signed all their in-store stock.
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I hope to see some of you today in Wellington, NZ for my talk at Massey University / Public Health Observatory (PHONZ) at noon, either in person or via zoom.
November 9, 2025 at 9:05 PM
I hope to see some of you today in Wellington, NZ for my talk at Massey University / Public Health Observatory (PHONZ) at noon, either in person or via zoom.
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In the wake of the two baseball gambling indictments just announced, the ubiquity of sports betting ads on tv today seems even more odious than usual.
November 9, 2025 at 9:09 PM
In the wake of the two baseball gambling indictments just announced, the ubiquity of sports betting ads on tv today seems even more odious than usual.
Reposted by Jason Andrade
no amount of state propaganda will ever convince me this man is my enemy
November 9, 2025 at 3:05 PM
no amount of state propaganda will ever convince me this man is my enemy
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I wonder what the median distribution of gold across Vietnamese families actually is..
Vietnamese families are hoarding an estimated 500 tons of gold, long seen as a hedge against hard times. But as prices soar, the government wants more of the precious metal back in circulation.
Vietnam Is Trying to Get Tons of Hoarded Gold Back Into Circulation
For generations, Vietnamese families have stashed gold as protection against hard times. Now rising prices are testing the government’s grip on the market.
bloom.bg
November 9, 2025 at 7:47 AM
I wonder what the median distribution of gold across Vietnamese families actually is..
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November 8, 2025 at 10:53 PM
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Happy birthday to the only two women with elements named after them on the periodic table: #MarieCurie & #LiseMeitner.
As I do every year, I will once again repeat my proposal that November 7 should be International #WomenInSTEM Day!
#histSTM #chemistry #physics
#OnThisDay #OTD #PeriodicTable👩🔬🗃️📜
As I do every year, I will once again repeat my proposal that November 7 should be International #WomenInSTEM Day!
#histSTM #chemistry #physics
#OnThisDay #OTD #PeriodicTable👩🔬🗃️📜
November 7, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Happy birthday to the only two women with elements named after them on the periodic table: #MarieCurie & #LiseMeitner.
As I do every year, I will once again repeat my proposal that November 7 should be International #WomenInSTEM Day!
#histSTM #chemistry #physics
#OnThisDay #OTD #PeriodicTable👩🔬🗃️📜
As I do every year, I will once again repeat my proposal that November 7 should be International #WomenInSTEM Day!
#histSTM #chemistry #physics
#OnThisDay #OTD #PeriodicTable👩🔬🗃️📜
Looks like a fairly intense storm about to hit the southern parts of #Wollongong and the Illawarra.
We are getting the edges.. but the sky suddenly went from sunny to stormy in half an hour.
We are getting the edges.. but the sky suddenly went from sunny to stormy in half an hour.
November 8, 2025 at 2:09 AM
Looks like a fairly intense storm about to hit the southern parts of #Wollongong and the Illawarra.
We are getting the edges.. but the sky suddenly went from sunny to stormy in half an hour.
We are getting the edges.. but the sky suddenly went from sunny to stormy in half an hour.
November 8, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Marcin! Or as autocorrect prefers.. “Marvin!”
I am now going to check and..
I am now going to check and..
November 8, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Marcin! Or as autocorrect prefers.. “Marvin!”
I am now going to check and..
I am now going to check and..
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‘There’s an emergency regarding hungry children.’
‘Oh. Of course! How can the court help?’
‘Well, the emergency is that we’re being ordered to feed hungry children and we don’t wanna.’
‘….what?’
‘Oh. Of course! How can the court help?’
‘Well, the emergency is that we’re being ordered to feed hungry children and we don’t wanna.’
‘….what?’
BREAKING: The Trump administration asks a federal appeals court for an emergency pause on a federal judge's order to fully fund SNAP benefits this month.
Trump administration asks for emergency pause on judge's order to fully fund SNAP
The administration has said it cannot draw from money set aside for child nutrition programs, known as Section 32 funding, to pay for SNAP during the government shutdown.
nbcnews.to
November 7, 2025 at 10:19 PM
‘There’s an emergency regarding hungry children.’
‘Oh. Of course! How can the court help?’
‘Well, the emergency is that we’re being ordered to feed hungry children and we don’t wanna.’
‘….what?’
‘Oh. Of course! How can the court help?’
‘Well, the emergency is that we’re being ordered to feed hungry children and we don’t wanna.’
‘….what?’
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"We spoke with nine C-level U.S. airline executives and senior officials across six U.S. carriers for this story. They expressed varying degrees of skepticism, but none felt the cuts were without some level of political interference."
With little recourse, U.S. airline leaders skeptical of DOT flight cut justification theaircurrent.com/airlines/air... (via @willguisbond.com & @jonostrower.com) #staycurrent
With little recourse, U.S. airline leaders skeptical of DOT flight cut justification
Concern about political motivation fills the void left by lack of FAA data
theaircurrent.com
November 7, 2025 at 10:08 PM
"We spoke with nine C-level U.S. airline executives and senior officials across six U.S. carriers for this story. They expressed varying degrees of skepticism, but none felt the cuts were without some level of political interference."