Soliloquy
@soliloquy084.bsky.social
Dad of two, semi-amateur YouTuber, Creator of Videos and Explainer of Things.
Well ... look on the bright side. A few air strikes on Iran aren't going to justify suspending elections.
June 22, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Well ... look on the bright side. A few air strikes on Iran aren't going to justify suspending elections.
I checked the news. I can report that there is far too much news today.
June 14, 2025 at 8:38 PM
I checked the news. I can report that there is far too much news today.
Musk is going to be so mad at the people who think he doesn't know what a Nazi salute looks like; he defiantly thinks he is smart enough to know what a Nazi salute looks like.
January 20, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Musk is going to be so mad at the people who think he doesn't know what a Nazi salute looks like; he defiantly thinks he is smart enough to know what a Nazi salute looks like.
I didn't have that old gambler Winston Peters announcing a ban on Greyhound Racing on my bingo card.
But, in the end, I don't think there is enough betting money in NZ to make it commercially viable to the level needed to meet the animal welfare goals.
www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3605...
But, in the end, I don't think there is enough betting money in NZ to make it commercially viable to the level needed to meet the animal welfare goals.
www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3605...
The Press
www.thepress.co.nz
December 10, 2024 at 9:16 PM
I didn't have that old gambler Winston Peters announcing a ban on Greyhound Racing on my bingo card.
But, in the end, I don't think there is enough betting money in NZ to make it commercially viable to the level needed to meet the animal welfare goals.
www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3605...
But, in the end, I don't think there is enough betting money in NZ to make it commercially viable to the level needed to meet the animal welfare goals.
www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/3605...
I have been sick the last couple of days, which was nice because my mind didn't have enough energy for the crippling anxiety it normally does.
December 6, 2024 at 7:14 PM
I have been sick the last couple of days, which was nice because my mind didn't have enough energy for the crippling anxiety it normally does.
As long as resources are limited, morally speaking, there really isn't any room in healthcare for profits. Any money going into shareholders pockets should have been used to help people.
December 5, 2024 at 10:21 AM
As long as resources are limited, morally speaking, there really isn't any room in healthcare for profits. Any money going into shareholders pockets should have been used to help people.
Yesterday in the UK, a private members' bill proposing proportional representation (by 2 votes) passed its first reading in the House of Commons. It probably will fail at some point but for those interested in electoral systems it's an interesting development to keep an eye on.
December 4, 2024 at 5:14 PM
Yesterday in the UK, a private members' bill proposing proportional representation (by 2 votes) passed its first reading in the House of Commons. It probably will fail at some point but for those interested in electoral systems it's an interesting development to keep an eye on.
I was under the impression that most Presidents have a few dubious lame-duck pardons. It's not really as big a deal as it seems. You'd probably do it for your son, your son-in-law's father, or the ex-husband of that lady who gave your wife Senate campaign money.
December 3, 2024 at 4:14 PM
I was under the impression that most Presidents have a few dubious lame-duck pardons. It's not really as big a deal as it seems. You'd probably do it for your son, your son-in-law's father, or the ex-husband of that lady who gave your wife Senate campaign money.
So America is getting its own version of the New Zealand Ministry for Regulation, but called the Department of Government Efficiency or something - because the US isn't cool enough for ministries. I'm sorry to tell you that as far as I can tell, this ministry has been a complete waste of time.
November 13, 2024 at 1:22 PM
So America is getting its own version of the New Zealand Ministry for Regulation, but called the Department of Government Efficiency or something - because the US isn't cool enough for ministries. I'm sorry to tell you that as far as I can tell, this ministry has been a complete waste of time.
Remember how Biden did a mass pardon for marijuana possession ... well maybe with Trump promising mass deportations, now might be a good time for him to strategically mass pardon undocumented immigrants.
November 11, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Remember how Biden did a mass pardon for marijuana possession ... well maybe with Trump promising mass deportations, now might be a good time for him to strategically mass pardon undocumented immigrants.
My 5-year-old son collected some bugs from a bit of stagnant water outside, just to have a good look at them. A day later I now ask: What do I do with a box of mosquitoes?
July 13, 2024 at 8:36 PM
My 5-year-old son collected some bugs from a bit of stagnant water outside, just to have a good look at them. A day later I now ask: What do I do with a box of mosquitoes?
Happy New Year everyone.
December 31, 2023 at 11:18 PM
Happy New Year everyone.
Merry Christmas, Vrolijk Kerstfeest, Meri Kirihimete or whatever your regional equivalent is, to one and all.
December 25, 2023 at 9:57 AM
Merry Christmas, Vrolijk Kerstfeest, Meri Kirihimete or whatever your regional equivalent is, to one and all.
I like the new logo. It makes it easier to show a blue sky handle in a YouTube video end screen thing.
📢 App Version 1.60 is rolling out now (1/5)
We have a new logo! 🦋
Bluesky is emerging from its cocoon of clouds to transform into a social butterfly. Read more about why we chose this logo here: blueskyweb.xyz/blog/12-21-2...
We have a new logo! 🦋
Bluesky is emerging from its cocoon of clouds to transform into a social butterfly. Read more about why we chose this logo here: blueskyweb.xyz/blog/12-21-2...
December 23, 2023 at 7:54 AM
I like the new logo. It makes it easier to show a blue sky handle in a YouTube video end screen thing.
Well YouTube says it's going badly, but it's done better than I expected given I haven't uploaded in basically three years!
December 13, 2023 at 10:42 PM
Well YouTube says it's going badly, but it's done better than I expected given I haven't uploaded in basically three years!
After a long absence from YouTube, I have returned with a new video on the New Zealand election that happed a couple of moths ago.
December 13, 2023 at 9:27 PM
After a long absence from YouTube, I have returned with a new video on the New Zealand election that happed a couple of moths ago.
Why does catching a cold always seem to happen just when it is most inconvenient?
October 31, 2023 at 6:57 PM
Why does catching a cold always seem to happen just when it is most inconvenient?
This isn't the result of the New Zealand election I wanted to see. But the mood for change was strong, so congratulations to the National and ACT parties.
October 14, 2023 at 8:50 AM
This isn't the result of the New Zealand election I wanted to see. But the mood for change was strong, so congratulations to the National and ACT parties.
It's done, the campaigning can stop now, I cast my ballot in the New Zealand election!
I did have to make my own silly sticker graphic though - on account of being on the opposite side of the world.
I did have to make my own silly sticker graphic though - on account of being on the opposite side of the world.
October 9, 2023 at 8:26 PM
It's done, the campaigning can stop now, I cast my ballot in the New Zealand election!
I did have to make my own silly sticker graphic though - on account of being on the opposite side of the world.
I did have to make my own silly sticker graphic though - on account of being on the opposite side of the world.
The YouTube shorts algorithm has served me a couple of videos from a channel (that can remain nameless). I actually agree with what was said in the specific two minutes I watched… but I'm also pretty sure their ultimate goal will be to convince me that trans people are the root of all evil. So umm…
September 27, 2023 at 9:03 PM
The YouTube shorts algorithm has served me a couple of videos from a channel (that can remain nameless). I actually agree with what was said in the specific two minutes I watched… but I'm also pretty sure their ultimate goal will be to convince me that trans people are the root of all evil. So umm…
Yesterday, I recorded audio AND edited it!!! Mostly I procrastinate when it comes to editing audio, so you have permission to be proud of me.
September 27, 2023 at 11:01 AM
Yesterday, I recorded audio AND edited it!!! Mostly I procrastinate when it comes to editing audio, so you have permission to be proud of me.
If Musk is just going to just turn things off during a war, the bottom line is you can't trust his company with military contacts.
September 7, 2023 at 7:10 PM
If Musk is just going to just turn things off during a war, the bottom line is you can't trust his company with military contacts.
For some reason, Reddit has been showing me r/vegan posts; I do find that 'movement' interesting in an academic sense and I have a lot of respect for people who live that philosophy, but … man the people on that subreddit are insufferable! Even by Reddit standards they're insufferable.
August 30, 2023 at 8:54 PM
For some reason, Reddit has been showing me r/vegan posts; I do find that 'movement' interesting in an academic sense and I have a lot of respect for people who live that philosophy, but … man the people on that subreddit are insufferable! Even by Reddit standards they're insufferable.
The NZ ACT party wants to give all kiwi students the same funding regardless of if they go to a public or private school. I get it, the privately educated ACT voters want the same support that everyone else gets, it's only fair that everyone gets the same amount of help.
August 25, 2023 at 8:59 PM
The NZ ACT party wants to give all kiwi students the same funding regardless of if they go to a public or private school. I get it, the privately educated ACT voters want the same support that everyone else gets, it's only fair that everyone gets the same amount of help.