Nom de Plume Brett
@maverickbrett.bsky.social
I mean nom de plume literally means pen name.
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Engineer playing god poorly.
Fund basic science research. (He/Him)🏳️🌈
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Engineer playing god poorly.
Fund basic science research. (He/Him)🏳️🌈
Why are people shocked? She is still a white nationalist antisemite.
November 16, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Why are people shocked? She is still a white nationalist antisemite.
We must also reflect on how little news coverage this is getting out of Mexico in part because Mexico is one of the most dangerous places for reporters in the world largely because of actions of the current president and her predecessor who have systematically enabled their murders,
I had been keeping this situation on the back burner –I only have so many hours– but this is seeming to have some durability, also much love to the President who's party decided they were going to be the ones to get modern populism and light authoritarianism to not blow up in their faces,
Mexique : 120 blessés à Mexico lors d’une manifestation contre la politique sécuritaire face aux cartels
November 16, 2025 at 3:39 PM
We must also reflect on how little news coverage this is getting out of Mexico in part because Mexico is one of the most dangerous places for reporters in the world largely because of actions of the current president and her predecessor who have systematically enabled their murders,
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Also not for nothing but doing acquisition reform means squat for ACAT I stuff if you’re tariffing out the wazoo, reducing immigration, and hollowing out the civil service
November 16, 2025 at 1:59 PM
Also not for nothing but doing acquisition reform means squat for ACAT I stuff if you’re tariffing out the wazoo, reducing immigration, and hollowing out the civil service
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However I think in addition to the culture portion of it, what’s missing is how you actually incentivize the more risk taking/faster delivery among acquisition folks and program managers.
November 16, 2025 at 1:49 PM
However I think in addition to the culture portion of it, what’s missing is how you actually incentivize the more risk taking/faster delivery among acquisition folks and program managers.
1. the 90’s and early 00’s were a mistake
2. He has a lot of well established religious related sexual stuff going on so that covers a lot of weird but perfectly heterosexual behavior.
2. He has a lot of well established religious related sexual stuff going on so that covers a lot of weird but perfectly heterosexual behavior.
in seriousness, I don't think mike johnson is gay, I think it's most likely he's just a weird dude and thus very socially awkward around women, but won't rule out the possibility of either being gay or having some psychosexual hangups
image somewhat related
image somewhat related
November 16, 2025 at 5:53 AM
1. the 90’s and early 00’s were a mistake
2. He has a lot of well established religious related sexual stuff going on so that covers a lot of weird but perfectly heterosexual behavior.
2. He has a lot of well established religious related sexual stuff going on so that covers a lot of weird but perfectly heterosexual behavior.
I had been keeping this situation on the back burner –I only have so many hours– but this is seeming to have some durability, also much love to the President who's party decided they were going to be the ones to get modern populism and light authoritarianism to not blow up in their faces,
Mexique : 120 blessés à Mexico lors d’une manifestation contre la politique sécuritaire face aux cartels
Mexique : 120 blessés à Mexico lors d’une manifestation contre la politique sécuritaire face aux cartels
Des affrontements ont éclaté lors d’un rassemblement samedi devant le Palais national, siège de la présidence.
www.lemonde.fr
November 16, 2025 at 4:01 AM
I had been keeping this situation on the back burner –I only have so many hours– but this is seeming to have some durability, also much love to the President who's party decided they were going to be the ones to get modern populism and light authoritarianism to not blow up in their faces,
Quick OOB from this video for Charlotte
As with the video discussed earlier we have standard uniformed border patrol, and we seem to see one here. Denoted by BP green uniform, and patch for Customs and Border Protection on the Right arm, we would probably see a round border patrol patch on his left.
As with the video discussed earlier we have standard uniformed border patrol, and we seem to see one here. Denoted by BP green uniform, and patch for Customs and Border Protection on the Right arm, we would probably see a round border patrol patch on his left.
November 16, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Quick OOB from this video for Charlotte
As with the video discussed earlier we have standard uniformed border patrol, and we seem to see one here. Denoted by BP green uniform, and patch for Customs and Border Protection on the Right arm, we would probably see a round border patrol patch on his left.
As with the video discussed earlier we have standard uniformed border patrol, and we seem to see one here. Denoted by BP green uniform, and patch for Customs and Border Protection on the Right arm, we would probably see a round border patrol patch on his left.
The moto of the national security state under trump should be this phenomenal quote I am stealing
“The illegal we do immediately. The unconstitutional takes a little longer.”
“The illegal we do immediately. The unconstitutional takes a little longer.”
Well Hati got a fire fight today so who knows what country will.
Also I will note this happened with Iran too where things ramped up a lot, went quite, and then 24-18 hrs things went full bore and Operation Midnight Hammer happened.
Also I will note this happened with Iran too where things ramped up a lot, went quite, and then 24-18 hrs things went full bore and Operation Midnight Hammer happened.
November 16, 2025 at 2:24 AM
The moto of the national security state under trump should be this phenomenal quote I am stealing
“The illegal we do immediately. The unconstitutional takes a little longer.”
“The illegal we do immediately. The unconstitutional takes a little longer.”
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I've always had a soft spot for Clyde Caldwell because of the bookcovers he did. Spellfire in a used bookstore was one of the first D&D things I every picked up as a kid.
But to me, Elmore's Dragon Slayers and Proud is D&D. It nails the D&D tone. Just look at those heroic goobers.
But to me, Elmore's Dragon Slayers and Proud is D&D. It nails the D&D tone. Just look at those heroic goobers.
November 15, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I've always had a soft spot for Clyde Caldwell because of the bookcovers he did. Spellfire in a used bookstore was one of the first D&D things I every picked up as a kid.
But to me, Elmore's Dragon Slayers and Proud is D&D. It nails the D&D tone. Just look at those heroic goobers.
But to me, Elmore's Dragon Slayers and Proud is D&D. It nails the D&D tone. Just look at those heroic goobers.
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Many Southerners view all of the racism and gay-bashing and women-hating as the point of voting for the GOP. You have to understand that many people willingly decide to do evil things because they think they are right. Stop attempting to exonerate them
November 16, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Many Southerners view all of the racism and gay-bashing and women-hating as the point of voting for the GOP. You have to understand that many people willingly decide to do evil things because they think they are right. Stop attempting to exonerate them
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M’Davidson Window
The heads of all but one of the People’s Liberation Army’s regional commands are currently unaccounted for, are under investigation or have been fired on.ft.com/4qZXPNE
November 16, 2025 at 12:36 AM
M’Davidson Window
This is direct fire upon Ro Khan, and to a lesser extent Gavin Newsom, all while hitting the likely 2028 Republican nominee with a “he is an opertunistic fascist.” But sure this was a bad statement.
Pete Buttigieg thinks that JD Vance used to be a Silicon Valley Democrat?! Vance has never been a Democrat. Buttigieg is off to a very rocky start on his 2028 campaign.
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November 16, 2025 at 12:35 AM
This is direct fire upon Ro Khan, and to a lesser extent Gavin Newsom, all while hitting the likely 2028 Republican nominee with a “he is an opertunistic fascist.” But sure this was a bad statement.
That urban swing alone could move state wide elections.
in January it was
Rural:
GOP - 60%
Dem - 32
Suburban:
Dem - 46%
GOP - 45%
Urban:
Dem - 59%
GOP - 33%
so that's a 6 point swing left in rural areas, 6 point swing left in suburban areas, and a 13 point swing left in urban areas
Rural:
GOP - 60%
Dem - 32
Suburban:
Dem - 46%
GOP - 45%
Urban:
Dem - 59%
GOP - 33%
so that's a 6 point swing left in rural areas, 6 point swing left in suburban areas, and a 13 point swing left in urban areas
Would love to see some earlier breakdowns of GB to compare this with
November 16, 2025 at 12:03 AM
That urban swing alone could move state wide elections.
"ICE is doing this" when it is clearly uniformed Border Patrol operating in a publicly identified Border Patrol operation is a real sign of not knowing what the fuck is happening and your analysis should be treat with a good deal of caution.
November 15, 2025 at 11:27 PM
"ICE is doing this" when it is clearly uniformed Border Patrol operating in a publicly identified Border Patrol operation is a real sign of not knowing what the fuck is happening and your analysis should be treat with a good deal of caution.
I want to see a battle order video of DHS's internal troops.
These are "normal" Border Patrol agents and make up the large majority of the forces made available to Bovino for these "Operations." In Chicago we saw approximately 150 to 200 of them in the region. They often times form small snatch teams in either mini vans (as in this case) or SUV's
Video from nickdelacanal on Instagram of CBP trespassing on private property and giving up after a few attempts to entrap landscapers.
November 15, 2025 at 10:41 PM
I want to see a battle order video of DHS's internal troops.
These are "normal" Border Patrol agents and make up the large majority of the forces made available to Bovino for these "Operations." In Chicago we saw approximately 150 to 200 of them in the region. They often times form small snatch teams in either mini vans (as in this case) or SUV's
Video from nickdelacanal on Instagram of CBP trespassing on private property and giving up after a few attempts to entrap landscapers.
November 15, 2025 at 10:21 PM
These are "normal" Border Patrol agents and make up the large majority of the forces made available to Bovino for these "Operations." In Chicago we saw approximately 150 to 200 of them in the region. They often times form small snatch teams in either mini vans (as in this case) or SUV's
If suburbs are in play it becomes very difficult to Gerry mander.
Generic Ballot Polling Among:
Rural:
🔴 GOP: 58%
🔵 DEM: 36%
Suburban:
🔵 DEM: 50%
🔴 GOP: 43%
Urban:
🔵 DEM: 66%
🔴 GOP: 27%
Cygnal / Nov 6, 2025
(Republican Leaning Pollster)
Rural:
🔴 GOP: 58%
🔵 DEM: 36%
Suburban:
🔵 DEM: 50%
🔴 GOP: 43%
Urban:
🔵 DEM: 66%
🔴 GOP: 27%
Cygnal / Nov 6, 2025
(Republican Leaning Pollster)
November 15, 2025 at 9:48 PM
If suburbs are in play it becomes very difficult to Gerry mander.
I really don’t think Josh would like to live in a world where society maintains access to intergenerational power via education grades when it doesn’t allow normalizing between very very smart people that are neurodivergent and normal brain structure and chemistry people.
A lot of education discourse is at root an inability to decide whether the purpose of our education system is to 1) teach material and measure learning 2) reward students who work hard 3) separate the smart kids (destined for smart guy jobs) from the dumb kids (destined to serve the smart guys)
November 15, 2025 at 7:29 PM
I really don’t think Josh would like to live in a world where society maintains access to intergenerational power via education grades when it doesn’t allow normalizing between very very smart people that are neurodivergent and normal brain structure and chemistry people.
If you’re arguing in the comments about if rural vs urban is better for evading survaliance you missed the whole point of “computer surveillance.”
Who is doing what survaliance matters in managing it!
Who is doing what survaliance matters in managing it!
I keep thinking about my friend, let’s call her K, we met in college, she moved to Montana during Covid and now has a big piece of land off the interstate between Billings & Bozeman. She moved because “things are gonna get worse, particularly with the computer surveillance state.” I dismissed it.
November 15, 2025 at 6:36 PM
If you’re arguing in the comments about if rural vs urban is better for evading survaliance you missed the whole point of “computer surveillance.”
Who is doing what survaliance matters in managing it!
Who is doing what survaliance matters in managing it!
I think it is important to note, her tweets, and recently released text messages on this are still infused with antisemitism.
We are entering a phase when it will be very important to not hand it to Marjorie Taylor Greene.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene: "I never thought that fighting to release the Epstein files, defending women who were victims of rape, and fighting to expose the web of rich powerful elites would have caused this, but here we are."
November 15, 2025 at 3:58 PM
I think it is important to note, her tweets, and recently released text messages on this are still infused with antisemitism.
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I’m remembering every official, every lawyer, every investor, every service member who is visibly giddy over this kind of stupidity.
I know they can be entertained and/or distracted by jangling car keys in front of their face.
They also are anxiously awaiting updates on who the dish ran away with…
I know they can be entertained and/or distracted by jangling car keys in front of their face.
They also are anxiously awaiting updates on who the dish ran away with…
Even Republicans aren't into the "Department of War" rebranding. Only 42% approve, which is low in such a polarized environment.
Plus Democrats and Independents are solidly opposed.
Americans want a professional, not unhinged military.
Graph and data from here: goodauthority.org/news/most-am...
Plus Democrats and Independents are solidly opposed.
Americans want a professional, not unhinged military.
Graph and data from here: goodauthority.org/news/most-am...
November 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
I’m remembering every official, every lawyer, every investor, every service member who is visibly giddy over this kind of stupidity.
I know they can be entertained and/or distracted by jangling car keys in front of their face.
They also are anxiously awaiting updates on who the dish ran away with…
I know they can be entertained and/or distracted by jangling car keys in front of their face.
They also are anxiously awaiting updates on who the dish ran away with…
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Never thought I'd die fighting side by side with a Thomas Massie
What about side by side with Jewish Space Laser lady?
......what the fuck
What about side by side with Jewish Space Laser lady?
......what the fuck
November 15, 2025 at 1:58 AM
Never thought I'd die fighting side by side with a Thomas Massie
What about side by side with Jewish Space Laser lady?
......what the fuck
What about side by side with Jewish Space Laser lady?
......what the fuck
This is a previously observed behavior of his, I think similar to a previous occurrence of epsteen scandal, but my god what insanity.
Trump blares Phantom of the Opera at the White House with an empty Friday schedule
November 15, 2025 at 2:10 AM
This is a previously observed behavior of his, I think similar to a previous occurrence of epsteen scandal, but my god what insanity.
This is uhh wild, like I mean we have all been watching it happen but this is actually materially shifting the landscape of the upcoming Georgia elections, and more importantly future intercine fighting.
Trump says he’s withdrawing his endorsement of Marjorie Taylor Greene, calling her a “ranting lunatic”
November 15, 2025 at 1:39 AM
This is uhh wild, like I mean we have all been watching it happen but this is actually materially shifting the landscape of the upcoming Georgia elections, and more importantly future intercine fighting.