pkt
@pktppn.bsky.social
Does this bio make me look like a "bot"?...if you know me in real life you'll recognize me here.
I like listening to the smart kids talk
Banner image: "Hello World" in 1/3-3/1 turned twill blocks on 32 shafts. I wove that.
PFP: frosty penguin from 2009
I like listening to the smart kids talk
Banner image: "Hello World" in 1/3-3/1 turned twill blocks on 32 shafts. I wove that.
PFP: frosty penguin from 2009
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The final Calvin and Hobbes, which appeared in papers 30 years ago today.
December 31, 2025 at 5:00 PM
The final Calvin and Hobbes, which appeared in papers 30 years ago today.
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[screaming at the top of my lungs, once again] the fundamental technology of humanity is care
We didn't survive and thrive as a species because we had warriors or hunters - pretty much every omnivore can manage that.
We did so because we developed Grandmothers, and domesticated Dogs.
Community is what defines us as a species, and every "self-reliant" libertarian shitweasel be damned.
We did so because we developed Grandmothers, and domesticated Dogs.
Community is what defines us as a species, and every "self-reliant" libertarian shitweasel be damned.
"my least woke opinion is---"
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
That's enough. We've had enough people indulging in the "thrill of a little conservatism", as a treat. Of considering reactionary thought to be a salacious and taboo in a world descending into reactionary mania.
Give me your MOST woke opinions. We're bringing it back.
December 28, 2025 at 7:02 AM
[screaming at the top of my lungs, once again] the fundamental technology of humanity is care
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Let’s take care of each other today.
December 24, 2025 at 12:16 PM
Let’s take care of each other today.
That face!
You know who isn't stressed out right now?
The 'snow monkeys' of Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
They're wild Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata) who live in the nearby hills, but winter in/around natural hot springs (onsen) in the park.
The 'snow monkeys' of Jigokudani Monkey Park in Nagano Prefecture, Japan.
They're wild Japanese macaques (Macaca fuscata) who live in the nearby hills, but winter in/around natural hot springs (onsen) in the park.
December 18, 2025 at 3:25 PM
That face!
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Thread of the posts I see responding to @governor.ca.gov promoting Ronald Reagan. Trying to capture all the appropriate criticism in one place.
Reagan was vile and no different than Republicans today. A hate filled racist willing to do anything to ensure rich white people remained on top.
Reagan was vile and no different than Republicans today. A hate filled racist willing to do anything to ensure rich white people remained on top.
December 17, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Thread of the posts I see responding to @governor.ca.gov promoting Ronald Reagan. Trying to capture all the appropriate criticism in one place.
Reagan was vile and no different than Republicans today. A hate filled racist willing to do anything to ensure rich white people remained on top.
Reagan was vile and no different than Republicans today. A hate filled racist willing to do anything to ensure rich white people remained on top.
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ah, perhaps instead of pumping millions into endless factional infighting Dem donors could invest in making local Dem organizations genuine civic spaces that can reach people during and between elections
November 5, 2025 at 12:49 PM
ah, perhaps instead of pumping millions into endless factional infighting Dem donors could invest in making local Dem organizations genuine civic spaces that can reach people during and between elections
@trahan.house.gov I am your constituent and I agree with Congresswoman Jayapal.
Charlie Kirk’s death is a tragedy, and I condemn all political violence from wherever it comes.
House Republicans designed today’s resolution as a political “gotcha” — one that attempts to put words in my mouth to endorse Kirk’s views.
I cannot do that, so I voted “no.”
House Republicans designed today’s resolution as a political “gotcha” — one that attempts to put words in my mouth to endorse Kirk’s views.
I cannot do that, so I voted “no.”
September 20, 2025 at 11:56 AM
@trahan.house.gov I am your constituent and I agree with Congresswoman Jayapal.
How long until they're claiming that the videos of him saying horrible things are AI generated?
This may explain why there’s an aggressive response to people who merely post Kirk’s own words. It threatens the existence of the alternate Kirk - the motivational speaker that had been marketed to young kids and white Christian groups through selective quotation & clips.
September 14, 2025 at 2:43 PM
How long until they're claiming that the videos of him saying horrible things are AI generated?
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This may explain why there’s an aggressive response to people who merely post Kirk’s own words. It threatens the existence of the alternate Kirk - the motivational speaker that had been marketed to young kids and white Christian groups through selective quotation & clips.
September 14, 2025 at 12:55 PM
This may explain why there’s an aggressive response to people who merely post Kirk’s own words. It threatens the existence of the alternate Kirk - the motivational speaker that had been marketed to young kids and white Christian groups through selective quotation & clips.
Surprisingly, there are no jokes about JD Vance in the replies. Baseball Bluesky must be different.
September 4, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Surprisingly, there are no jokes about JD Vance in the replies. Baseball Bluesky must be different.
This. The orange one is…I dunno. Maybe like the fruiting body of the fungus?
The GOP must lose all the cultural and political battles it's fighting, or we will lose the country. The defeat of the GOP and repudiation of what it stands for is essential to the survival of the Republic.
August 24, 2025 at 12:08 PM
This. The orange one is…I dunno. Maybe like the fruiting body of the fungus?
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I expect that consumer-facing AI programs will continue to improve and they may become much more useful tools for everyday life in the future.
But I think it was a disastrous mistake that today’s models were taught to be convincing before they were taught to be right.
But I think it was a disastrous mistake that today’s models were taught to be convincing before they were taught to be right.
June 19, 2025 at 1:26 PM
I expect that consumer-facing AI programs will continue to improve and they may become much more useful tools for everyday life in the future.
But I think it was a disastrous mistake that today’s models were taught to be convincing before they were taught to be right.
But I think it was a disastrous mistake that today’s models were taught to be convincing before they were taught to be right.
Melancholy graduation-season song.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWqG...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWqG...
In Tall Buildings-John Hartford
YouTube video by fkazz duffey
www.youtube.com
June 7, 2025 at 1:15 PM
Melancholy graduation-season song.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWqG...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWqG...
Also pretty delightful for the lurkers
the fun version of this is when you’re posting about some nerd shit and someone pops up in the comments like “actually I am a world renowned expert in this field and here’s how this works”
easily the best thing that happens on social media
easily the best thing that happens on social media
One of the best things about Posting is you never know what obscure preoccupations your followers have. There will be a guy who has followed you for years and never said anything but then one day you disparage applesauce and he activates like a sleeper agent and dedicates his life to destroying you
June 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Also pretty delightful for the lurkers
"May Day" by Jack Hardy; from album "The Nameless One" (1978)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UylF...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UylF...
May Day
YouTube video by Jack Hardy - Topic
www.youtube.com
May 1, 2025 at 12:13 PM
"May Day" by Jack Hardy; from album "The Nameless One" (1978)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UylF...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=UylF...
Unexpected sparks of joy: got lost the other day and accidentally found Ponyhenge
April 25, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Unexpected sparks of joy: got lost the other day and accidentally found Ponyhenge
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this is such good news. i think it is also an opportunity for democrats to state forthrightly that when they win power again everyone responsible for this crime will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law and will face the american people to answer for their lawlessness
I said my main goal of this trip was to meet with Kilmar. Tonight I had that chance. I have called his wife, Jennifer, to pass along his message of love. I look forward to providing a full update upon my return.
April 18, 2025 at 1:07 AM
this is such good news. i think it is also an opportunity for democrats to state forthrightly that when they win power again everyone responsible for this crime will be held accountable to the fullest extent of the law and will face the american people to answer for their lawlessness
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Even if you (wrongly) believe that some immigrants lack due process rights, what’s to stop the government from claiming that *you* are an undocumented immigrant; removing you to El Salvador; citing an “administrative error”; and refusing to do anything to bring you back?
The answer is due process.
The answer is due process.
April 15, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Even if you (wrongly) believe that some immigrants lack due process rights, what’s to stop the government from claiming that *you* are an undocumented immigrant; removing you to El Salvador; citing an “administrative error”; and refusing to do anything to bring you back?
The answer is due process.
The answer is due process.
This will probably work faster than a consumer boycott of El Salvadoran textiles, etc. but just in case here's a list of their top ten exports: www.worldstopexports.com/el-salvadors...
April 14, 2025 at 6:55 PM
This will probably work faster than a consumer boycott of El Salvadoran textiles, etc. but just in case here's a list of their top ten exports: www.worldstopexports.com/el-salvadors...
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lord willing we will one day prosecute miller for crimes against humanity
April 12, 2025 at 2:09 PM
lord willing we will one day prosecute miller for crimes against humanity
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Now I’m just a small town country lawyer but it feels as though rather than abandoning our most targeted and marginalized communities to win over 19 bigots, Democrats should run on “we’re going to impeach remove and imprison that demented evil criminal fuck and his pale ratty Nazi billionaire, too”
April 2, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Now I’m just a small town country lawyer but it feels as though rather than abandoning our most targeted and marginalized communities to win over 19 bigots, Democrats should run on “we’re going to impeach remove and imprison that demented evil criminal fuck and his pale ratty Nazi billionaire, too”
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🎵Privatized gains 🎵 and 🎵socialized losses 🎵
🎵Poison emissions 🎵 and 🎵 handouts to bosses 🎵
🎵The myriad miseries deregulation brings 🎵
🎵These are Conservatives' favorite things🎵
🎵Poison emissions 🎵 and 🎵 handouts to bosses 🎵
🎵The myriad miseries deregulation brings 🎵
🎵These are Conservatives' favorite things🎵
March 13, 2025 at 2:18 PM
🎵Privatized gains 🎵 and 🎵socialized losses 🎵
🎵Poison emissions 🎵 and 🎵 handouts to bosses 🎵
🎵The myriad miseries deregulation brings 🎵
🎵These are Conservatives' favorite things🎵
🎵Poison emissions 🎵 and 🎵 handouts to bosses 🎵
🎵The myriad miseries deregulation brings 🎵
🎵These are Conservatives' favorite things🎵
"self-weft float patterning". re-posting to keep track of the vocabulary. also it is beautiful
French.
Dress, c.1817.
Silk twill with self-weft-float patterning, padded silk-satin.
© RISD Museum Rhode Island
#FashionHistory 🪡 🗃️
Dress, c.1817.
Silk twill with self-weft-float patterning, padded silk-satin.
© RISD Museum Rhode Island
#FashionHistory 🪡 🗃️
March 6, 2025 at 1:08 PM
"self-weft float patterning". re-posting to keep track of the vocabulary. also it is beautiful