Justin Erickson
@larakin.systems
Technologist, politics geek, sailor. Software dev by trade, sailboat captain by choice.
I post about politics, anti-car dependency, sailing, dev stuff, movies, nature, and probably video games too.
I post about politics, anti-car dependency, sailing, dev stuff, movies, nature, and probably video games too.
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NO KING THEODEN!!
OUT WITH GRIMA WORMTONGUE!!!
OUT WITH GRIMA WORMTONGUE!!!
Currently in America we have a "King Theoden" situation. His mind has gone and proxy rulers like Stephen Miller, Tom Homan and Russ Vought are exploiting that.
we will hold them all accountable.
we will hold them all accountable.
December 21, 2025 at 6:03 AM
NO KING THEODEN!!
OUT WITH GRIMA WORMTONGUE!!!
OUT WITH GRIMA WORMTONGUE!!!
I get to DM session two of my campaign tomorrow!
December 21, 2025 at 6:18 AM
I get to DM session two of my campaign tomorrow!
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This photo, file 468, from the Epstein files that includes Donald Trump has apparently now been removed from the DOJ release.
AG Bondi, is this true? What else is being covered up? We need transparency for the American public.
AG Bondi, is this true? What else is being covered up? We need transparency for the American public.
December 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
This photo, file 468, from the Epstein files that includes Donald Trump has apparently now been removed from the DOJ release.
AG Bondi, is this true? What else is being covered up? We need transparency for the American public.
AG Bondi, is this true? What else is being covered up? We need transparency for the American public.
I just moved and placed 3 solid stone steps. Each one has to be 500+ lbs.
I'm not just a geek and a sailor.
Oh, but I am old and I hurt.
I'm not just a geek and a sailor.
Oh, but I am old and I hurt.
December 19, 2025 at 10:33 PM
I just moved and placed 3 solid stone steps. Each one has to be 500+ lbs.
I'm not just a geek and a sailor.
Oh, but I am old and I hurt.
I'm not just a geek and a sailor.
Oh, but I am old and I hurt.
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Sen. Ron Wyden on the Trump DOJ not producing all of the Epstein files, as required by law:
"Anything short of a full release today is a violation of the law and a continuation of this administration’s coverup on behalf of a bunch of pedophiles and sex traffickers."
"Anything short of a full release today is a violation of the law and a continuation of this administration’s coverup on behalf of a bunch of pedophiles and sex traffickers."
December 19, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Sen. Ron Wyden on the Trump DOJ not producing all of the Epstein files, as required by law:
"Anything short of a full release today is a violation of the law and a continuation of this administration’s coverup on behalf of a bunch of pedophiles and sex traffickers."
"Anything short of a full release today is a violation of the law and a continuation of this administration’s coverup on behalf of a bunch of pedophiles and sex traffickers."
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This is precisely how fascism works, by grabbing at and taking away a little more freedom whenever events lend themselves to it. Bit by bit you lose your rights, until you turn around and realize the road you're on has been long, and democracy is well behind you over the horizon.
The admin is wasting no crisis... Sec. Kristi Noem said she is suspending the diversity visa lottery program (DV-1) after the Brown University suspect entered the U.S. through it in 2017.
December 19, 2025 at 5:10 AM
This is precisely how fascism works, by grabbing at and taking away a little more freedom whenever events lend themselves to it. Bit by bit you lose your rights, until you turn around and realize the road you're on has been long, and democracy is well behind you over the horizon.
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As of tonight, the Ellisons also own TikTok. So now our media is almost fully controlled by fascists.
www.npr.org/2025/12/18/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/18/n...
TikTok signs deal to give U.S. operations to Oracle-led investor group
The agreement aims to resolve a yearslong standoff between the popular social media platform and the U.S. government over national security concerns tied to China's parent company, ByteDance.
www.npr.org
December 19, 2025 at 4:56 AM
As of tonight, the Ellisons also own TikTok. So now our media is almost fully controlled by fascists.
www.npr.org/2025/12/18/n...
www.npr.org/2025/12/18/n...
But not guilty of the Felony charge. Why can't the headline also say that?
Breaking: A jury has found a Wisconsin judge guilty of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents.
Jury finds a Wisconsin judge guilty of obstruction for helping an immigrant evade federal agents
A jury has found a Wisconsin judge guilty of obstruction for helping a Mexican immigrant dodge federal authorities.
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December 19, 2025 at 3:03 AM
But not guilty of the Felony charge. Why can't the headline also say that?
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vanity fair photographer christopher anderson posts this story on his instagram, suggesting he intentionally posed stephen miller underneath a painting of native americans
December 18, 2025 at 10:07 PM
vanity fair photographer christopher anderson posts this story on his instagram, suggesting he intentionally posed stephen miller underneath a painting of native americans
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also it is so much EASIER to make comprehensive tests now if you know what you’re doing.
in my three vibecoded projects i made the kind of tests i’d never bother to do before. and they saved my ass many times
you do need to steer it to test the right things which requires some experience and taste
in my three vibecoded projects i made the kind of tests i’d never bother to do before. and they saved my ass many times
you do need to steer it to test the right things which requires some experience and taste
I see a lot of complaints about untested AI slop in pull requests. Submitting those is a dereliction of duty as a software engineer: Your job is to deliver code you have proven to work simonwillison.net/2025/Dec/18/...
Your job is to deliver code you have proven to work
In all of the debates about the value of AI-assistance in software development there’s one depressing anecdote that I keep on seeing: the junior engineer, empowered by some class of …
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December 18, 2025 at 6:53 PM
also it is so much EASIER to make comprehensive tests now if you know what you’re doing.
in my three vibecoded projects i made the kind of tests i’d never bother to do before. and they saved my ass many times
you do need to steer it to test the right things which requires some experience and taste
in my three vibecoded projects i made the kind of tests i’d never bother to do before. and they saved my ass many times
you do need to steer it to test the right things which requires some experience and taste
Durango isn't an entertainment hub or anything, but I'm seeing Jay and Silent Bob live on stage.
December 18, 2025 at 2:30 AM
Durango isn't an entertainment hub or anything, but I'm seeing Jay and Silent Bob live on stage.
He is either incredibly stupid (too stupid to hold this job) or he thinks the American people are stupid.
I think it is both.
I think it is both.
MIKE JOHNSON: Here's the false narrative -- Democrats are pretending as though this affects everybody in the country. It affects 7% of Americans, this extended subsidy
CNBC: But we are talking 22 to 24 million Americans
JOHNSON: We're going to help 100% of Americans reduce their premiums
CNBC: But we are talking 22 to 24 million Americans
JOHNSON: We're going to help 100% of Americans reduce their premiums
December 17, 2025 at 5:19 PM
He is either incredibly stupid (too stupid to hold this job) or he thinks the American people are stupid.
I think it is both.
I think it is both.
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1. A blockade is an act of war
2. The idea that Venezuela has stolen land from the United States is so laughably stupid on its face that even some of his base is like 🤨
3. It’s always about oil.
2. The idea that Venezuela has stolen land from the United States is so laughably stupid on its face that even some of his base is like 🤨
3. It’s always about oil.
December 17, 2025 at 2:44 AM
1. A blockade is an act of war
2. The idea that Venezuela has stolen land from the United States is so laughably stupid on its face that even some of his base is like 🤨
3. It’s always about oil.
2. The idea that Venezuela has stolen land from the United States is so laughably stupid on its face that even some of his base is like 🤨
3. It’s always about oil.
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Breaking News: Trump still an asshole.
December 15, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Breaking News: Trump still an asshole.
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Trump on his supporters and staffers: “And we always have to remember the ones that have been great in good times and bad... because I don’t introduce them when they’re just sort of good.”
December 17, 2025 at 3:01 AM
Trump on his supporters and staffers: “And we always have to remember the ones that have been great in good times and bad... because I don’t introduce them when they’re just sort of good.”
stacked table.
A very important person is joining us for their first time in the Dome! Please welcome... Vic Michaelis! 🥳☀️
The trailer for the new season of Dimension 20 premieres TOMORROW at 10:30 AM PT / 1:30 PM ET! 👀
📸: Kate Elliott
#Dimension20NewSeason
The trailer for the new season of Dimension 20 premieres TOMORROW at 10:30 AM PT / 1:30 PM ET! 👀
📸: Kate Elliott
#Dimension20NewSeason
December 16, 2025 at 8:59 PM
stacked table.
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Day 1391 of my 3 day war. A $40,000 Ukrainian drone sank a $400,000,000 Russian submarine.
I remain a master strategist.
I remain a master strategist.
December 16, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Day 1391 of my 3 day war. A $40,000 Ukrainian drone sank a $400,000,000 Russian submarine.
I remain a master strategist.
I remain a master strategist.
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Still in a state of shock trying to process the tragic loss of one of the most gifted men in the entertainment industry & his wife when the Embarrassment-in-Chief disgraces common human decency with this repulsive, deranged statement.
#NoWords 🤮
#NoWords 🤮
December 15, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Still in a state of shock trying to process the tragic loss of one of the most gifted men in the entertainment industry & his wife when the Embarrassment-in-Chief disgraces common human decency with this repulsive, deranged statement.
#NoWords 🤮
#NoWords 🤮
Im having too much fun using AI to organize my DM notes and give me little teaser images to share with my players.
December 15, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Im having too much fun using AI to organize my DM notes and give me little teaser images to share with my players.
Anyone else using .md files and git to manage their TTRPG campaign?
December 13, 2025 at 11:44 PM
Anyone else using .md files and git to manage their TTRPG campaign?
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Applied. The Animas River trail is such a fantastic resource for Durango. It relieves pressure from the one main road that goes through town and is utterly beautiful.
The city of Durango is seeking a variety of perspectives from residents on how best to boost safety on the Animas River Trail.
According to a Thursday news release, a dozen residents will meet for two...
According to a Thursday news release, a dozen residents will meet for two...
Applications open for Animas River Trail focus group
The city of Durango is seeking a variety of perspectives from residents on how best to boost safety on the Animas River Trail.
According to a Thursday news release, a dozen residents will meet for two...
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December 13, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Applied. The Animas River trail is such a fantastic resource for Durango. It relieves pressure from the one main road that goes through town and is utterly beautiful.
Water and energy are my concern here.
What's the plan for the cooling?
What's the plan for the cooling?
An AI-computing data center could arrive in the Four Corners soon. Whether it’s an economic boon, a strain on resources or a mix of both depends on perspective.
Smaller-scale data centers already exis...
Smaller-scale data centers already exis...
An AI data center in the Four Corners? Not around the corner, but not far away
An AI-computing data center could arrive in the Four Corners soon. Whether it’s an economic boon, a strain on resources or a mix of both depends on perspective.
Smaller-scale data centers already exis...
bit.ly
December 13, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Water and energy are my concern here.
What's the plan for the cooling?
What's the plan for the cooling?
So true in so many ways.
Americans are essentially the Ferengi and policy needs to be crafted with that in mind.
December 13, 2025 at 3:24 PM
So true in so many ways.