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Gadfly. Flying through life as a gadget geek and theatre artist...commenting along the way. Every day I learn something new is a good day. Boosts offered […] [bridged from https://mastodon.social/@WarnerCrocker on the fediverse by https://fed.brid.gy/ ]

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Surprised it took this long.

Trump pardons Rudy Giuliani, others involved in efforts to overturn 2020 election, pardon attorney says
#politics

https://www.cnn.com/2025/11/10/politics/trump-pardon-allies-2020-election-hnk

10.11.2025 11:27 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0
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Scott Galloway (@profgalloway) on Threads We’re winning, we’re winning, we surrender.

Exactly
https://www.threads.com/@profgalloway/post/DQ3D6O2gH65

10.11.2025 04:03 — 👍 0    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

The only thing more inexcusable than the Dems who surrendered with their votes was the surrender of their dignity with those lame attempts at explaining their capitulation. #politics

10.11.2025 02:58 — 👍 0    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0
Original post on mastodon.social

I’m disgusted with the Democrats in the Senate. Abject capitulation for a promise that means nothing. Way to take your eye off the ball and turn the momentum that was building this last week against you and us.

Your GOP colleagues are laughing their asses off at your cowardice and stupidity […]

10.11.2025 00:38 — 👍 1    🔁 17    💬 1    📌 0
Lazarou Monkey Terror 🚀💙🌈 (@Lazarou@mastodon.social) "We've been given assurances...." "Oh no, we've been tricked. Better send out the fundraising Emails though, those peasants won't fleece themselves..." https://www.mississippifreepress.org/democrats-consider-gop-deal-to-reopen-government-with-promise-for-later-vote-on-health-care-tax-credits/ #ChuckSchumer #USPOL #USPOLITICS #GovernmentShutdown #Dems #GOP

Charlie Brown about to get suckered again. https://mastodon.social/@Lazarou/115522411535437587

10.11.2025 00:06 — 👍 0    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
David Todd McCarty (@davidtoddmccarty@me.dm) If Democrats can’t save affordable healthcare then I no longer have any need for them. That’s a minimum. We’ll just “tar and feather” every member of congress until they stop abusing us. It’s not their money.

Concur
https://me.dm/@davidtoddmccarty/115522178373894504

09.11.2025 23:44 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0

Chicago Bears somehow win another game with the defense giving up over 400 yards and more dropped passes than I care to count. Caleb Williams played his ass off. Congrats Bears and Bears fans! #ChicagoBears #Chicago #NFL

09.11.2025 21:18 — 👍 5    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0
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Much has been said about Musk's appalling social media posts. Joyce Carol Oates takes a moment to notice what he *doesn't* post.

09.11.2025 15:09 — 👍 5    🔁 33    💬 1    📌 0

@doctorlaura Sounds like tomorrow will be the worst of it.

09.11.2025 17:44 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Trump is now telling states to “UNDO” food assistance

He’s literally taking food from hungry Americans as he throws Gatsby parties with giant seafood towers

09.11.2025 17:28 — 👍 2106    🔁 962    💬 187    📌 68
An iPhone screenshot shows a weather alert for a “Winter Storm Warning.” The warning is in effect from 9:00 PM today until noon CST Monday. The alert highlights dangerous to impossible travel conditions expected due to intense lake effect snow, with snow rates exceeding 3 inches per hour, total accumulations of 12 to 18 inches, and northerly wind gusts over 30 mph. The warning applies to Central Cook, Eastern Will, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. Impacts include crippled travel and reduced visibility during the Monday morning commute, with possible periods of thundersnow. The message is detailed under sections such as “IN EFFECT,” “EXPIRES,” “SUMMARY,” “WHAT,” “WHERE,” “WHEN,” “IMPACTS,” and “ADDITIONAL DETAILS.” The phone status bar shows it is 11:24 AM

An iPhone screenshot shows a weather alert for a “Winter Storm Warning.” The warning is in effect from 9:00 PM today until noon CST Monday. The alert highlights dangerous to impossible travel conditions expected due to intense lake effect snow, with snow rates exceeding 3 inches per hour, total accumulations of 12 to 18 inches, and northerly wind gusts over 30 mph. The warning applies to Central Cook, Eastern Will, Northern Cook, and Southern Cook Counties. Impacts include crippled travel and reduced visibility during the Monday morning commute, with possible periods of thundersnow. The message is detailed under sections such as “IN EFFECT,” “EXPIRES,” “SUMMARY,” “WHAT,” “WHERE,” “WHEN,” “IMPACTS,” and “ADDITIONAL DETAILS.” The phone status bar shows it is 11:24 AM

Glad I checked and cleaned the snow blower yesterday. #Chicago #weather

09.11.2025 17:29 — 👍 0    🔁 3    💬 1    📌 0

@bencurthoys I’m arguing that they can make it easier still.

09.11.2025 17:03 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
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Smartphone Makers Need To Make Delete and Report Spam Buttons A Priority

#Apple #iPhone
https://warnercrocker.com/2025/11/07/smartphone-makerss-need-to-make-delete-and-report-spam-buttons-a-priority/

09.11.2025 16:52 — 👍 0    🔁 2    💬 1    📌 0
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Before the rains came in heralding winter weather ahead, Chicago was experiencing peak color earlier in the day.

Chicago’s Fall Canopies of Color
#Chicago #Photography
https://warnercrocker.com/2025/11/08/chicagos-fall-canopies-of-color/

09.11.2025 00:46 — 👍 2    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0

RE: https://infosec.exchange/@isotopp/115518627888977534

Worth your time. #Chicago

09.11.2025 16:35 — 👍 0    🔁 3    💬 0    📌 0
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Art, politics, a little snow, and an end of an era in this week’s Sunday Morning Reading

With writing from @NatashaMH and more.

#SundayMorningReading #politics #Arts #KennedyCenter #FarmersAlmanac #Weather #aI
https://warnercrocker.com/2025/11/09/sunday-morning-reading-128/

09.11.2025 14:09 — 👍 0    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
Snow-capped Mount Fuji seen through a frame of vibrant red and green autumn leaves, with a lake and small town visible at the mountain’s base under a cloudy sky.

Snow-capped Mount Fuji seen through a frame of vibrant red and green autumn leaves, with a lake and small town visible at the mountain’s base under a cloudy sky.

#SilentSunday
#Autumn
#Japan

09.11.2025 13:52 — 👍 6    🔁 26    💬 1    📌 0

@gottalaff.bsky.social The hair will come first.

09.11.2025 15:49 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 1    📌 0

Has Trump gold-leafed his face yet?

09.11.2025 15:38 — 👍 38    🔁 11    💬 11    📌 1
A backyard scene showing a wooden fence, some garden landscaping with a small table and plants, and a dusting of snow on the ground and surfaces in a residential neighborhood. The image is in black and white.

A backyard scene showing a wooden fence, some garden landscaping with a small table and plants, and a dusting of snow on the ground and surfaces in a residential neighborhood. The image is in black and white.

Good morning. And snow it begins. #Photography #Today #Chicago #Winter #snow

09.11.2025 13:50 — 👍 1    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 0
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Worth your time.

Why I Am Leaving the Federal Bench - The Atlantic #politics
https://archive.ph/IBHwX

09.11.2025 15:02 — 👍 0    🔁 6    💬 0    📌 0
Original post on journa.host

A federal judge, appointed by Reagan, resigns so that he can proclaim Trump is “using the law for partisan purposes, targeting his adversaries while sparing his friends and donors from investigation, prosecution, and possible punishment.” […]

09.11.2025 14:55 — 👍 10    🔁 33    💬 0    📌 0
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Art, politics, a little snow, and an end of an era in this week’s Sunday Morning Reading

With writing from @NatashaMH and more.

#SundayMorningReading #politics #Arts #KennedyCenter #FarmersAlmanac #Weather #aI
https://warnercrocker.com/2025/11/09/sunday-morning-reading-128/

09.11.2025 14:09 — 👍 0    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
A backyard scene showing a wooden fence, some garden landscaping with a small table and plants, and a dusting of snow on the ground and surfaces in a residential neighborhood. The image is in black and white.

A backyard scene showing a wooden fence, some garden landscaping with a small table and plants, and a dusting of snow on the ground and surfaces in a residential neighborhood. The image is in black and white.

Good morning. And snow it begins. #Photography #Today #Chicago #Winter #snow

09.11.2025 13:50 — 👍 1    🔁 7    💬 1    📌 0
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For The Love Of DreamState Stan Stewart - @muz4now

For The Love Of DreamState
#OriginalMusic #DreamState
https://muz4now.com/web-stories/get-ready-for-the-final-blast-of-dreamstate-art/

09.11.2025 10:12 — 👍 1    🔁 1    💬 0    📌 0

Piano Improv for Fall of Freedom
#PianoImprov #FallOfFreedom
https://www.ticketleap.events/tickets/muz4now/piano-improv-for-fall-of-freedom-1244925441

06.11.2025 02:44 — 👍 2    🔁 2    💬 0    📌 0
A nighttime street scene in a residential neighborhood, illuminated by streetlights. Wet pavement and fallen autumn leaves cover the ground after recent rain. Several cars are parked along the street and curbside, with leafy trees overhanging the sidewalk. The photo is taken from a slightly elevated porch or entryway with brick and stone details, capturing front steps, shrubs, and a planter in the foreground. A small yard sign is visible among the leaves, and apartment buildings line both sides of the street.

A nighttime street scene in a residential neighborhood, illuminated by streetlights. Wet pavement and fallen autumn leaves cover the ground after recent rain. Several cars are parked along the street and curbside, with leafy trees overhanging the sidewalk. The photo is taken from a slightly elevated porch or entryway with brick and stone details, capturing front steps, shrubs, and a planter in the foreground. A small yard sign is visible among the leaves, and apartment buildings line both sides of the street.

Rainy Autumn evening as Winter weather heads in. #Photography #Chicago

09.11.2025 04:51 — 👍 1    🔁 5    💬 0    📌 0
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Before the rains came in heralding winter weather ahead, Chicago was experiencing peak color earlier in the day.

Chicago’s Fall Canopies of Color
#Chicago #Photography
https://warnercrocker.com/2025/11/08/chicagos-fall-canopies-of-color/

09.11.2025 00:46 — 👍 2    🔁 4    💬 0    📌 0
A forecast showing the potential of Lake effect snow in the Chicago and Northwest Indiana area through Monday. The heavier snow predictions are in Northwest Indiana.

A forecast showing the potential of Lake effect snow in the Chicago and Northwest Indiana area through Monday. The heavier snow predictions are in Northwest Indiana.

Who wants some snow?

#weather #snow #indiana #nwindiana #chicago

09.11.2025 00:15 — 👍 0    🔁 0    💬 0    📌 0
Original post on circumstances.run

RE: https://exquisite.social/@thomholwerda/115513975995095541

as i said elsewhere, i'm frankly not convinced that the small conveniences that plagiarism machines bring to the programmers should justify the gross and disastrous consequences that plagiarism machines bring to everyone else.

burn […]

08.11.2025 12:09 — 👍 17    🔁 14    💬 0    📌 0

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